Meanwhile his rival, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who is detained in The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family's stronghold. The fate of his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial, remains in the balance.
tirsdag 13. mai 2025
Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race from jail
Dominated by a fiery feud between two political dynasties, the Philippine mid-term elections have thrown up unexpected results that may shake President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr's hold on the senate. According to the latest count of 80% of the votes, Marcos allies appear to have captured fewer senate seats than expected.
Meanwhile his rival, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who is detained in The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family's stronghold. The fate of his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial, remains in the balance.
Meanwhile his rival, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who is detained in The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family's stronghold. The fate of his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial, remains in the balance.
