A restive volcano in central Philippines has briefly erupted, spewing a 2.8-mile ash plume and debris into the sky

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.

Allies of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr looked set to win at least half of the available Senate seats in a midterm election on Monday, an unofficial tally showed, in a contest seen as a referendum on his leadership and a fierce proxy battle with his estranged vice president.

Two Philippine casinos have severed their relationships with a VIP junket linked to the abduction and murder of a wealthy steel magnate.

Marcos Jr.'s alliance wins just 5 Senate seats as Duterte allies surge in midterms seen as a political rebuke. #Philippines, #DuterteVsMarcos

Allies of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr looked set to win at least half of the available Senate seats in a midterm election on Monday, an unofficial tally showed, in a contest seen as a referendum on his leadership and a fierce proxy battle with his estranged vice president.

Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte looks set to be Davao City mayor; with Duterte-backed candidates on course to win at least 4 of 12 Senate seats.

Ballot counting is underway in the Philippine's midterm elections amid an intense standoff between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte.