#Latest news with #ChelDioknoStraits Times28-05-2025PoliticsStraits TimesPhilippines' liberal opposition eyes 2028 after midterm winsSenator Risa Hontiveros (left) takes a selfie on the campaign trail with House lawmaker candidates Chel Diokno (2nd from left) and Leila de Lima (3rd from left), and senatorial bets Bam Aquino (in pink) and Kiko Pangilinan (3rd from right). PHOTO: SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS/FACEBOOK MANILA – Most observers had been bracing for a slugfest in the run-up to the Philippine midterm elections on May 12 between candidates backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and those loyal to his erstwhile ally, Vice-President Sara Duterte. The race was expected to deepen the rift between two rival dynasties. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times28-05-2025PoliticsStraits TimesPhilippines' liberal opposition eyes 2028 after midterm winsSenator Risa Hontiveros (left) takes a selfie on the campaign trail with House lawmaker candidates Chel Diokno (2nd from left) and Leila de Lima (3rd from left), and senatorial bets Bam Aquino (in pink) and Kiko Pangilinan (3rd from right). PHOTO: SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS/FACEBOOK MANILA – Most observers had been bracing for a slugfest in the run-up to the Philippine midterm elections on May 12 between candidates backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and those loyal to his erstwhile ally, Vice-President Sara Duterte. The race was expected to deepen the rift between two rival dynasties. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.