Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, official results showed Tuesday, despite his detention by the International Criminal Court.The Davao election board proclaimed Duterte won the race for Davao mayor,

The Philippines now faces the unique challenge of a mayor governing in absentia from The Hague – though his son could step in to help.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity.