🗳️ Election Overview
Held on May 12, 2025, the elections saw over 68 million registered voters casting ballots for 317 congressional seats, 12 Senate positions, and various local offices. A record-high voter turnout of 82.2% underscored the public’s engagement in this pivotal electoral event.
🏛️ Senate: A Divided Chamber
The Senate race was a battleground between allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos-backed candidates secured six of the 12 contested seats, while Duterte’s allies clinched five, with one independent candidate affiliated with both camps. Notably, Duterte’s daughter, Senator Imee Marcos, emerged victorious, signaling a potential realignment within the political elite.
🏙️ Local Elections: Duterte’s Resilient Dynasty
Despite his detention at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, former President Rodrigo Duterte won the mayoral race in Davao City by a landslide, receiving over 660,000 votes. His son, Sebastian Duterte, was elected vice mayor, while his eldest son, Paolo, retained his congressional seat. Two of his grandsons also secured local positions, reinforcing the family’s stronghold in Davao.
🔄 Political Realignments
The election results have intensified the rivalry between the Marcos and Duterte families. President Marcos, acknowledging the diminished support for his administration, has requested the resignation of all Cabinet secretaries to realign the government with public expectations. Meanwhile, Vice President Duterte faces an impending Senate impeachment trial over alleged misuse of public funds and threats against the president. AP News+6Time+6AP News+6AP News+2Reuters+2Wikipedia+2AP News+1AP News+1
🔮 What’s Next?
The political landscape remains fluid as the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte. A two-thirds majority is required for conviction, which could bar her from future office, including the 2028 presidential race. The outcome will significantly influence the nation’s direction in the coming years.
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