Duterte, Philippines and Midterm election
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Philippines, sara Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos
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A Philippine midterm election may have leaned in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's favour but the stronger-than-expected showing for estranged vice president and bitter rival Sara Duterte may have given him a jolt,
Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, appears to have been elected mayor of Davao City. One of his sons is expected to fill in.
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The Manila Times on MSNComelec proclaims DuterteEVEN as he is detained in The Hague for crimes against humanity, former president Rodrigo Duterte will still be proclaimed as mayor-elect of Davao City, according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson Atty. John Rex Laudiangco on Tuesday explained the process of proclaiming winning candidates after an election.
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