Duterte elected mayor of home city from Hague prison
Summary
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, currently detained in The Hague, has been elected mayor of his hometown based on early results. While two of his aides were re-elected to the senate, the elections also highlighted a power struggle between the Duterte and Marcos families. Counting continues to determine outcomes, especially concerning Vice-President Sara Duterte's political future.Key Facts
- Rodrigo Duterte, detained in The Hague, was elected mayor of his home city.
- Two of Duterte's close aides, Christopher "Bong" Go and Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, were re-elected to the Philippine senate.
- The midterm elections featured a rivalry between the Duterte and Marcos dynasties.
- Vice-President Sara Duterte's political career may be at risk if the senate votes to impeach her.
- The Duterte family retained significant political control in the southern Philippines.
- Duterte's youngest son, Sebastian, became vice-mayor, allowing him to perform mayoral duties.
- The elections, held under hot conditions, involved incidents of violence and technical issues with voting machines.
- The election scene included entertainment-style campaigns common in Philippine politics.
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