Marcos-Duterte Battle in Focus
Marcos-Duterte Battle in Focus as Philippines Prepares for Midterm Election
The May 2025 election will be a litmus test of Marcos' popularity and a chance to consolidate power and groom a successor, which the influential Duterte family has signalled it is determined to stop after an acrimonious falling out. Philippine presidents are limited to a single, six-year term.
Duterte family eyeing Philippine Senate as Marcos rift widens
MANILA: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his two sons could seek roles in the Senate as the family fights for political influence in the 2025 midterm elections, amid a widening rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Marcos-Duterte battle in focus ahead of Philippines midterm election
Registration gets underway in the Philippines on Tuesday for one of the world's biggest midterm elections, headlined by what could be a bitter proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and fiery predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.
Marcos-Duterte battle looms as Philippines prepares for midterm election
The May 2025 election will give President Marcos a chance to consolidate power, which the influential Duterte family is determined to stop after a falling-out.
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