Local media in the Philippines say candidates allied with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are certain to have won more Senate seats than those backed by Vice President Sara Duterte.

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

Vice-President Duterte’s allies and independent opposition figures gain ground in midterms, dealing a blow to President Marcos Jr’s Senate dominance. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family's stronghold, according to early, partial results.

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12199, which prioritises early education, proper nutrition, and caring support for children ages zero to five.

In political rallies, Senate hearings and voter surveys ahead of Monday's midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming - and unusual - presence.