The Philippines has begun registration for the May 2025 midterm elections, which could feature a political showdown between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte.
The midterms will test Marcos’ popularity, with 18,000 positions, including 317 seats in Congress, up for grabs.
The spotlight is on the Senate race, with speculation that Duterte and his sons may run to weaken Marcos’ influence.
The once-strong alliance between the Marcos and Duterte families has collapsed, with their relationship turning hostile over policy disagreements and other controversies.
President Marcos aims to bolster his support by endorsing prominent figures for the Senate, while Duterte seeks a platform to challenge his administration.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 1, 2024
