The mid-term results will shape the bitter feud between President Bongbong Marcos and his Vice-President Sara Duterte.

Here’s what to know about the crucial midterms and the rival dynasties at the heart of the Southeast Asian nation’s politics.

Filipinos cast their votes for the Philippine midterm elections in Antipolo City on May 12, 2025. Credit - Ryan Eduard Benaid—NurPhoto/Getty Images Instead, however, the election, in which tens ...

The Philippines' presidential election was beset with technical issues and security concerns, from delays caused by vote-counting machine glitches to violent attacks at polling stations.

Rodrigo Duterte, whose outspoken commentary – including joking about the rape of a missionary – drew international attention to the Philippines’ national elections, appeared poised to win ...

The Philippines’ upcoming presidential election is likely to bring to power Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of a longtime dictator, and could spell the end of democracy in the country. On May 9 ...

Manila, Philippines — Despite his detention by ... in a stronger-than-expected showing in Monday's midterm elections. Pre-election surveys had indicated only two of them would emerge victorious.

Internet and social media penetration months before the 2019 elections has more than doubled the numbers in 2010. Estimates on the number of internet and social media users in the Philippines vary.