Philippines elections 2025: polls open in midterms as Marcos and Duterte family dynasties vie for power
Duterte's long-simmering feud with former ally Marcos exploded in February when she was impeached by the House for alleged high crimes including corruption and an assassination plot against the president.
2025 midterm elections in the Philippines are projected to be among the most expensive ever, possibly approaching the 2022 presidential election costs.