Sri Lanka, May 14 -- Despite being detained on charges of murder as a crime against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC), former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on track for a landslide victory in the mayoral race in his home city, Davao.

With 80% of votes tallied, he leads his nearest rival by a significant margin.

His likely win in the nationwide midterm elections highlights his continued influence in Davao, where his tough-on-crime reputation persists.

Supporters flooded his social media with congratulatory messages, calling for his return.

Duterte, who was brought before the ICC in March regarding his "war on drugs," could become the first Asian former head of state to stand trial there.

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