24 h. ago Philippine midterm elections: Marcos set for political ‘thrashing’ at hands of youth voters

Eventual results could weaken president’s influence in Congress, undermine efforts to impeach his deputy and reshape 2028 presidential race.

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24 h. ago Philippine midterm election: Marcos set for political ‘thrashing’ at hands of youth voters

Eventual results could weaken president’s influence in Congress, undermine efforts to impeach his deputy and reshape 2028 presidential race.

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51 h. ago Philippine midterm elections: violence mars voting in restive Muslim region

Observers report a surge in killings and voter intimidation across the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.

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3 d. ago Philippine election: Duterte’s ‘Mr Malasakit’ on track for Senate win on gratitude vote

Christopher Go is synonymous with one-stop healthcare centres that provide aid to the poor, garnering him ‘agnostic’ voter preference.

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4 d. ago Marcos touts Philippines economic gains ahead of midterm election

The president also repeated his pledge to defend Philippine territory, as his government contends with lingering tensions with Beijing.

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2 w. ago Philippines to slash rice prices in half to aid voters amid May election campaign

The programme will cost the Marcos government about US$178 million to help the poor, but critics say it is a tool to support government candidates in midterm polls.

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2 w. ago Philippines orders investigation into alleged China interference in May elections

The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

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2 w. ago China accused of meddling in Philippine midterm elections by ‘paying Filipinos in troll farms’

The National Security Council believes China is trying to influence May’s midterm elections via social media, targeting the Marcos government and its policies.

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3 w. ago Philippine elections: will overseas Filipinos sway the vote?

Observers say mistrust of a newly introduced online voting system needs to be addressed to increase voter turnout among OFWs.

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3 w. ago As Sara Duterte backs Imee Marcos, will it sway Philippine Senate elections?

A last-minute political gamble sees the president’s sister seeking to revive her campaign by tapping into the vice-president’s popularity.

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