Dutertes outperform in Philippine midterms in blow to Marcos


MANILA: Philippine voters have delivered a blow to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and a boost to the controversial Duterte clan, whose members and allies outperformed expectations in Monday’s (May 12) midterm elections.

Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte looks set to become mayor of Davao City despite his detention by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, according to election results released by GMA News. His two sons lead other races.

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