Philippine voters delivered a blow to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and a boost to the controversial Duterte clan, whose performance in midterm elections Monday shows they may have a chance to regain the nation’s highest office in 2028.
Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte is set to become mayor of Davao City despite his detention by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, according to election results released by GMA News. His two sons lead other races.