In a stunning political twist, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been elected mayor of Davao City with over 662,000 votes—despite being jailed in The Hague over his brutal war on drugs. The crowd erupted as the ICC detainee was proclaimed victor,

Reelectionist Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan believes a 'combination of messaging' with Bam Aquino, plus the political divide between the Dutertes and the Marcos administration, have made it possible for him and Aquino to enter the top 12 in the Senate race.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday categorically dismissed the complaints of inciting to sedition and grave threats filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation, which accused her of allegedly plotting to kill President Marcos,

MANILA: Voters dealt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr a stinging blow in the Philippines' midterm elections that weakened his grip on the Senate, while boosting Vice-President Sara Duterte's allies just weeks before an impeachment trial against his deputy.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday said she believes that the House of Representatives will not deal with the possible impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in the same manner as they handled the complaint against her.

Malacañang on Friday described as “baseless” the charges in the impeachment complaint that former National Youth Commission Chair Ronald Cardema and his wife Ducielle tried to file against President Marcos.

In the southern Philippine city of Davao, a spirited mayoral election campaign is in full swing, with candidates and their supporters out canvassing for votes.

The Philippines will vote on Monday in various elections, including senate races that will decide the fate of the battle between the families of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice-President Sara Duterte.