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Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Detained Philippines ex-President Duterte poised to win mayoral race in his home city
MANILA, Philippines — Despite his detention thousands of miles away in the International Criminal Court , former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to have been elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide, according to preliminary results on Tuesday. At least five candidates backed by his family were also among those leading the race for 12 Senate positions, in a stronger-than-expected showing in Monday's mid-term elections . Pre-election surveys had indicated only two of them would emerge victorious.
Times
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Times
Philippines election: the ultimate Marcos v Duterte showdown
A fight to the death between two ruling dynasties who have done much to shape the modern Philippines is about to enter its end game. Battle will be joined in midterm elections on Monday in which neither of the two politicians with most at stake will be on any of the ballot papers. Only three years ago, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos and Sara Duterte formed an unlikely populist alliance to win a landslide election mandate. Their victory installed the son of the country's former dictator as president and the daughter of the controversial outgoing president as his deputy. But the partnership unravelled fast. In February Duterte, 46, was impeached by Congress for plotting to kill Marcos and his first lady, misusing millions from her private office,
Bloomberg
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Marcos-Duterte Feud at Center of Philippine Midterm Elections
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte won't be on the ballot in Monday's midterm elections, but the outcome could determine whether she keeps her job in a high-stakes contest centered around a feud between the country's two most powerful families. Following weeks of rallies across the country, more than 18,000 national and local positions will be contested on May 12. All eyes are on the Senate, where the 12 winners — or half of the 24-member chamber — will help decide the political fate of Duterte, who faces a July impeachment trial for an alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
