A Philippine midterm election may have leaned in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's favour but the stronger-than-expected showing for estranged vice president and bitter rival Sara Duterte may have given him a jolt,

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, appears to have been elected mayor of Davao City. One of his sons is expected to fill in.

The Duterte factor did not work in Bohol province this time around. All candidates endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte lost in the May 12 midterm elections. Duterte personally endorsed local candidates during her visit to the province on April 28.

The former president's win was expected, but other races in the midterms proved less predictable.

Two liberal Philippine politicians have emerged as key players after a surprisingly strong performance in Senate elections, gaining support from a bloc of voters dissatisfied with rancor between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

With two House prosecutors losing their reelection bids, some incumbent lawmakers are inviting former Sen. Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno to take their place.

THE Dutertes’ influence in Cebu has remained high as shown by how Cebuanos voted during the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.Nine senators endorsed by Vice Presid

MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo Duterte's overwhelming victory in the Davao City mayoral race signals a total rejection of the Marcos administration's efforts to erase the former president's legacy, according to his lead counsel before the ...