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In the Philippine midterm election, allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are poised to secure at least half of the Senate seats, making it a crucial referendum on his leadership. The key contest features a bitter power struggle with Vice President Sara Duterte. With 12 Senate seats available, Marcos's allies were leading unofficially, which could bolster his policy agenda. However, Duterte also saw support, winning four Senate seats, positioning her for potential opposition.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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