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The Dutertes may have tightened their grip on Davao City but their hold appears to be slipping away in the provinces of Davao Region.
Allies of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte are outperforming in the early count for the Senate election, an unexpected setback for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that boosts his deputy’s chances of surviving an upcoming impeachment trial and remaining eligible to run for the presidency in 2028.
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Cebu Daily News on MSNSara Duterte: All candidates endorsed by VP lose in BoholThe Duterte factor did not work in Bohol province this time around. All candidates endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte lost in the May 12 midterm elections. Duterte personally endorsed local candidates during her visit to the province on April 28.
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Amazon S3 on MSNDuterte’s Controversial Victory Sparks Uproar Across Philippines: Opposition Erupts into ProtestsRodrigo Duterte’s unexpected victory in Davao has ignited nationwide outrage as opposition groups take to the streets, questioning the legitimacy of the results. Protesters and political critics are calling Duterte’s win a threat to Philippine democracy,
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 midterm elections.
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The Manila Times on MSNDuterte win 'clear mandate' for his return, lawyer saysRODRIGO Duterte's overwhelming victory in the Davao City mayoral race signals a total rejection of the Marcos administration's efforts to erase the former president's legacy, according to his lead counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC),
Six party-list groups are guaranteed at least 2 seats in the House of Representatives, according to the latest partial and unofficial tally. These results
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Philstar.com on MSNAs two spots open, De Lima, Diokno set to join prosecution in Sara Duterte's trialWith two House prosecutors losing their reelection bids, some incumbent lawmakers are inviting former Sen. Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno to take their place.