The Philippines is holding its midterm elections, which have become a dramatic battleground between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
and Vice President Sara Duterte, former allies now turned rivals. Over 18,000 positions are up for grabs, but the main focus is on the intense political feud between the two leaders. The election is also notable for being the country's first fully digital vote for overseas Filipinos in places like Guam and Micronesia. Voters across the country are enduring long lines and extreme heat to cast their ballots.
The outcome is expected to shape the country's political landscape and could have significant implications for future governance.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
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Thousands of Filipinos in Guam, Micronesia vote in first all-digital Philippine election amid Marcos-Duterte showdown
More than 8,000 overseas Filipinos in Guam and the rest of Micronesia are eligible to vote in the Philippines’ first fully online election on May 12, according to the Philippine
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Marcos-Duterte Rift Dominates Philippines Midterm Elections
Midterm elections in the Philippines are underway, with over 18,000 positions at stake, but the spotlight is on a high-stakes political feud between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.
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