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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.
Japan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Times
Dutertes outperform in Philippine midterms in blow for Marcos
Philippine voters appear to have delivered a blow to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and a boost to the rival Duterte clan, whose members and allies outperformed expectations in Monday's midterm elections. Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte looks set to become mayor of Davao City despite his detention by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, according to election results released by GMA News. His two sons lead other races. But the clan's biggest win is in the Senate, where Duterte-backed candidates are on course to win at least four of 12 seats up for grabs, more than surveys had indicated. That result, and the family's strong showing in its southern stronghold, may discourage some senators from voting for her conviction in the upcoming trial in the chamber.
Bloomberg
10-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Marcos Touts Philippine Economic Gains in Last Senate Vote Pitch
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touted economic gains under his government as he made a final pitch for his Senate candidates before the May 12 midterm vote. Marcos underscored how the Southeast Asian nation has posted one of the fastest economic expansions in the region, and how his government was able to tame price pressures. He also cited his administration's efforts to fix the country's education and health systems.
