Philippines Midterm Elections Yield Surprising Results

The Philippine mid-term elections have yielded unexpected results, weakening President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr's hold on the senate while his rival, former President Rodrigo Duterte, won the mayoral race in his family's stronghold despite being detained. The senate election saw fewer Marcos allies winning seats than expected, with the Duterte camp securing at least four seats. The results have implications for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial and the balance of power in the country.

The Philippines awaits official results from its midterm elections, with former President Rodrigo Duterte leading in the mayoral race for Davao city despite being detained in The Hague for alleged crimes against humanity. The elections, which saw over 68 million Filipinos voting for various national and local positions, will determine the political future of Duterte's family, including his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, who faces an impeachment trial in July.

The article discusses the re-election of Rodrigo Duterte as mayor of Davao, Philippines, despite facing trial for crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Duterte won with 537,885 votes, while his son Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte also won the vice-mayor race. The article highlights the continued loyalty of Davao residents to the Duterte clan and the potential challenges of Duterte governing from prison.