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Philippine Elections: Divide Grows Between Marcos and Duterte

5/13/2025

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The Philippine midterm elections have exposed a deep divide between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Amidst her looming impeachment, Sara's political future hangs in the balance, while her father, Rodrigo Duterte, defies adversity by being re-elected as Davao's mayor. With 18,000 positions at stake, the outcomes could dramatically shift power dynamics leading into the 2028 presidential race.

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The Philippine midterm elections have exposed a deep divide between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Amidst her looming impeachment, Sara's political future hangs in the balance, while her father, Rodrigo Duterte, defies adversity by being re-elected as Davao's mayor. With 18,000 positions at stake, the outcomes could dramatically shift power dynamics leading into the 2028 presidential race.