Duterte, Ferdinand Marcos and Philippines
Marcos-Duterte battle in focus as Philippines prepares for midterm election
By Karen Lema and Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) -Registration gets underway in the Philippines on Tuesday for one of the world's biggest midterm elections, headlined by what could be a bitter proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and fiery predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.
Duterte Family Eyeing Philippine Senate as Marcos Rift Widens
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his two sons could seek roles in the Senate as the family fights for political influence in the 2025 midterm elections, amid a widening rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Marcos-Duterte battle looms as Philippines prepares for midterm election
The May 2025 election will give President Marcos a chance to consolidate power, which the influential Duterte family is determined to stop after a falling-out.
Marcos-Duterte battle in focus ahead of Philippines midterm election
Registration gets underway in the Philippines on Tuesday for one of the world's biggest midterm elections, headlined by what could be a bitter proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and fiery predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippines enters candidacy filing period for 2025 midterm elections
More than 30 senatorial aspirants declared their candidacies prior to the COC filing period, from members of political dynasties to opposition figures hoping for a comeback after the Rodrigo Duterte p
Crackdowns on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with Marcos crumbles
The month of Septem­ber was a whirlwind of activity as the authorities closed in on the nation’s most wanted fugitives, some ...
Philippines cracks down on Duterte-linked fugitives as alliance with Marcos crumbles
Duterte political rift had a role to play in the spate of high-profile arrests. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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VP Duterte: Mercado ‘disgruntled’ ex-employee who solicited P16M
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday claimed that Gloria Jumamil Mercado is a “disgruntled” former undersecretary of the ...
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Sara Duterte urged to apologize after denying beach trip
The House of Representatives has rebuked Vice President Sara Duterte anew after lawmakers obtained a police report that ...
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WATCH: Sara Duterte on rumored impeachment, corruption allegations
The Vice President also dismisses rumors that she would step down from her position to run for senator in 2025 ...
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INQToday: VP Duterte’s staff asked me to resign over purchase issue – Ex-DepEd exec
During the hearing of the House committee on good government and public accountability on Wednesday, Mercado said ...
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Duterte-appointed PCSO exec hired seven family members
Retired police chief Royina Garma confirmed to lawmakers that she hired seven family members when she was the general manager ...
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Parsing the Philippines’ ‘Pivot’ to China Under Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, right, is shown the way by Chinese President Xi Jinping before a signing ceremony in ...
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Pulse Asia: VP Duterte’s trust rating down by 10 points
Vice President Sara Duterte’s trust rating fell by 10 percent in the latest Pulse Asia survey, but her score is still 11 ...