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Marcos-Duterte battle in focus as Philippines prepares for midterm election
By Karen Lema and Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) -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.
Duterte Family Eyeing Philippine Senate as Marcos Rift Widens
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
Regis­tration was underway in the Philippines 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 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.
Philippines enters candidacy filing period for 2025 midterm elections
More than 30 senatorial aspirants declared their candidacies prior to the COC filing period, from members of political dynasties to opposition figures hoping for a comeback after the Rodrigo Duterte p
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Sen. Imee Marcos files COC for reelection
Senator Imee Marcos filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for reelection on Wednesday. Marcos filed her COC at the Manila ...
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Marcos, Sara ratings decline – Pulse Asia
While President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte still enjoy the trust and approval of more than half of Filipinos, ...
Crackdowns on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with Marcos crumbles
The month of Septem­ber was a whirlwind of activity as the authorities closed in on the nation’s most wanted fugitives, some ...
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Tolentino says no bad blood with ex-President Duterte despite party shift
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said he still holds former President Rodrigo Duterte “in the highest esteem” despite ...
Philippines cracks down on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with Marcos crumbles
Duterte political rift had a role to play in the spate of high-profile arrests. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Sara Duterte accuses Marcos allies of undermining 2028 election prospects
Vice President Sara Duterte faced a budget inquiry this week held by the House of Representatives dominated by allies of ...
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Senator Imee Marcos aims for second term
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Imee Marcos filed her candidacy for a second term on Wednesday, October 2, after withdrawing from her brother’s coalition for the 2025 senatorial race. She is running ...