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Philippine elections: Duterte elected mayor from ICC prison Philippine election result: Marcos' hold on senate grows shaky while Duterte wins mayor race
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Rodrigo Duterte giving a speech before his arrest in MarchRodrigo Duterte giving a speech before his arrest in March
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. Dominated by a fiery feud between two political dynasties, the Philippine mid-term elections have thrown up unexpected results that may shake President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr's hold on the senate.
Two of his most loyal aides - long-time assistant Christopher "Bong" Go and Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, the one-time police chief in charge of enforcing his drug war - have been re-elected to the country's senate. According to the latest count of 80% of the votes, Marcos allies appear to have captured fewer senate seats than expected.
But the midterm election, dominated by a spectacular feud between the Duterte and Marcos dynasties, has also thrown up some unexpected results. Meanwhile his rival, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who is detained in The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family's stronghold.
The fate of Duterte's daughter, Vice-President Sara Duterte, remains in the balance as counting continues. The fate of his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing an impeachment trial, remains in the balance.
Sara Duterte - who is widely expected to run for president in 2028 - is facing the prospect of a ban from politics should a jury made up of the country's senate vote to impeach her. The mid-terms held on Monday saw 18,000 seats contested, from local officials to governors and senators. It served as a proxy war between Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte, who were one-time allies.
It meant the midterms - which saw 18,000 seats contested, from local officials to governors and senators - became a proxy war between her supporters and her one-time ally, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. The senate race, where 12 seats were up for grabs, was closely watched as it affects Sara Duterte's trial, which she has called "political persecution".
Candidates supporting either dynasty went head-to-head, with Duterte's camp seeking the nine senate votes she needs to avoid impeachment. The popular vice-president, who is widely expected to run for president in 2028, is facing the prospect of a ban from politics, should a jury made up of senators vote to impeach her.
But an unofficial tally of 68% of the vote suggests it is unclear which way it has gone. Many people had expected Marcos Jr's picks to win most of the 12 seats. But according to the latest count of 80% of the votes, only five from his camp appear to have won seats, matching the number from the Dutertes' camp.
Marcos Jr's endorsements appear to not have worked as predicted by opinion polls - only one of his candidates, broadcaster Erwin Tulfo, made the top five in the unofficial count. In the top five ranking - a barometer of public popularity - only one Marcos-backed candidate, broadcaster Erwin Tulfo, made it.
The rest of the top five was made up of the two Duterte aides and two independents while there is a tight race for the rest of the winning circle of 12. Meanwhile, at the very top of the list is a Duterte loyalist - long-time aide Christopher "Bong" Go - while at number three is another Duterte ally, former police chief Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa.
The vice-president, meanwhile, remains widely popular despite her political troubles, and the president will be leaving office in 2028. Marcos Jr's older sister Imee, who recently bolted from her brother's alliance to side with the Dutertes, appears to have also won a seat.
What complicates things is that it is still unclear how Marcos' allies in the senate will move on Sara Duterte's impeachment. Their loyalty can shift, as senators also balance their own interests and ambitions with their political allegiances.
Meanwhile, two people who are not affiliated with either camp appear to have also won senate seats.
They are Paolo Benigno "Bam" Aquino, and an Aquino ally, Francis Pangilinan.
Bam Aquino, the cousin of a former president, has in fact clinched second place in the rankings, in what he called a "very, very surprising" result.
It marks the first time in years that voters had chosen outside the Marcos and Duterte dynasties.
The Aquino family was the Marcoses' main political nemesis in the 1980s and early 1990s before the rise of the Dutertes.
It was the assassination of opposition leader Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr in 1983 that galvanised protests against Ferdinand Marcos Sr - the current president's father - culminating in the Marcos family's ouster and exile in 1986.
Monday's result signals their comeback after being wiped out of national politics in recent years.
Ronald dela Rosa (L) and Christopher Go (R) campaign with Duterte's youngest daughter, Veronica (Centre).Ronald dela Rosa (L) and Christopher Go (R) campaign with Duterte's youngest daughter, Veronica (Centre).
Results so far show the Duterte's have managed to retain their powerbase in the south of the country - just two months after the 80-year-old populist leader was arrested at Manila Airport and flown to the Netherlands on the same day to face the International Criminal Court. Results so far also show the Dutertes have managed to retain their power base in the south of the country, just two months after the 80-year-old populist leader Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila Airport and flown to the Netherlands on the same day to face the International Criminal Court.
It was his arrest - approved by Marcos Jr - which pushed the rivalry between his daughter and the current president to boiling point, a few weeks after the president's allies in the House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice-President Duterte.It was his arrest - approved by Marcos Jr - which pushed the rivalry between his daughter and the current president to boiling point, a few weeks after the president's allies in the House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice-President Duterte.
The older Duterte was widely expected to win as mayor, given the family has held the post since the mid-1980s. Rodrigo Duterte was always expected to win as mayor, given the family has held the post since the mid-1980s.
Duterte himself led Davao, a sprawling southern metropolis, for two decades before he was elected president in 2016. There, he showcased his drug war that he credited for the city's success, and won him the support of millions far beyond its borders.Duterte himself led Davao, a sprawling southern metropolis, for two decades before he was elected president in 2016. There, he showcased his drug war that he credited for the city's success, and won him the support of millions far beyond its borders.
His youngest son, Sebastian, the incumbent mayor, was elected vice-mayor, meaning he can discharge his father's duties in his absence. Another Duterte son, Paolo, was re-elected as congressman. His grandchildren won local posts.His youngest son, Sebastian, the incumbent mayor, was elected vice-mayor, meaning he can discharge his father's duties in his absence. Another Duterte son, Paolo, was re-elected as congressman. His grandchildren won local posts.
Duterte's name remained on the ballot as he has not been convicted of any crime. He beat the scion of a smaller rival political family.Duterte's name remained on the ballot as he has not been convicted of any crime. He beat the scion of a smaller rival political family.
Maintaining a political base in Davao city in the south is crucial for the Dutertes - it is where they get the most voter support.Maintaining a political base in Davao city in the south is crucial for the Dutertes - it is where they get the most voter support.
A Duterte campaign poster with pastor Apollo Quiboloy is displayed in ManilaA Duterte campaign poster with pastor Apollo Quiboloy is displayed in Manila
The election was not just a battle between the two families, however.The election was not just a battle between the two families, however.
Monday's vote saw long queues under temperatures of 33C (91F) and sporadic reports of violence and vote machines malfunctioning.Monday's vote saw long queues under temperatures of 33C (91F) and sporadic reports of violence and vote machines malfunctioning.
Like past elections, song-and-dance, showbusiness-style campaigns played out on stage and on social media, underscoring the country's personality and celebrity politics that sometimes overshadow more pressing issues such as corruption, high cost of living and creaking infrastructure.Like past elections, song-and-dance, showbusiness-style campaigns played out on stage and on social media, underscoring the country's personality and celebrity politics that sometimes overshadow more pressing issues such as corruption, high cost of living and creaking infrastructure.
Additional reporting by Kelly Ng