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Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race from jail

created: May 13, 2025, 3:45 a.m. | updated: May 14, 2025, 12:18 a.m.

Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race from jail21 hours ago Share Save Joel Guinto BBC News Share SavePower, survival and revenge: What’s at stake in the Philippines election? According to the latest count of 80% of the votes, Marcos allies appear to have captured fewer senate seats than expected. The fate of his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial, remains in the balance. It served as a proxy war between Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte, who were one-time allies. Meanwhile, two people who are not affiliated with either camp appear to have also won senate seats.

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