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‘Marathon, not sprint’: Liberal opposition gains in Philippines’ midterms, but 2028 polls true test
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Senator Risa Hontiveros (floral top) taking a selfie on the campaign trail with House lawmaker candidates Chel Diokno (green top) and Leila de Lima (yellow top), and senatorial bets Bam Aquino (pink top) and Kiko Pangilinan (white top).
PHOTO: SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS/FACEBOOK
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MANILA – Most observers had been bracing for a slugfest in the run-up to the Philippine midterm elections on May 12 between candidates backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and those loyal to his erstwhile ally, Vice-President Sara Duterte.
The race was expected to deepen the rift between two rival dynasties.
