The 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.

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.

THE Dutertes’ influence in Cebu has remained high as shown by how Cebuanos voted during the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.Nine senators endorsed by Vice Presid

With 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.

Two liberal Philippine politicians have emerged as key players after a surprisingly strong performance in Senate elections, gaining support from a bloc of voters dissatisfied with rancor between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

MANILA, Philippines — Former president Rodrigo 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 ...

The camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to disqualify two judges from handling his crimes against humanity case over the drug war.

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.