Mid-term election, Duterte takes the first move. Far away in The Hague, Duterte wins effortlessly and once again creates history.
The mid-term election voting in the Philippines has ended, and the results of Davao City were counted first. Nograles, who was originally fierce and determined to overturn Duterte's 34-year status, had previously stood out in the polls, but performed terribly during the voting process, with his votes trailing behind by eight times.
Far away in The Hague, Duterte secures a new term as mayor of Davao City in an absolute advantage without even participating in the election. This sets a precedent in the history of Philippine elections. Duterte's deep-rooted influence in Davao City is evident.
On the other hand, Duterte's supported candidates in the Senate also perform well and are expected to secure four seats. This result greatly exceeds external expectations. President Marcos, who initially colluded with the International Criminal Court to arrest Duterte, ultimately provided key assistance, mobilizing Duterte's supporters to the maximum extent. After Duterte took the first move, Marcos' situation will be very passive. If Marcos fails to gain an absolute advantage in this stage of the Senate, it will not be easy for him to impeach Sara in the future.
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