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Philippine Midterms: Voter Discontent Topples Marcos, Duterte Endures

5/14/2025

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In the Philippine midterm elections, a wave of change swept through as opposition and independent candidates surged, signaling deep voter discontent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Around 70 million citizens cast their votes, driven by soaring living costs and budget controversies. Meanwhile, former president Rodrigo Duterte's popularity endures, even as Marcos' approval plummets to a mere 25%.

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In the Philippine midterm elections, a wave of change swept through as opposition and independent candidates surged, signaling deep voter discontent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Around 70 million citizens cast their votes, driven by soaring living costs and budget controversies. Meanwhile, former president Rodrigo Duterte's popularity endures, even as Marcos' approval plummets to a mere 25%.