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Filipinos voted Monday in midterm elections highlighted by a showdown between President Rodrigo Duterte's allies who aim to dominate the Senate and opposition candidates fighting for checks and balances under a leader they regard as a looming dictator. Nearly 62 million Filipinos have registered to choose among 43,500... read full story
"President Duterte's name is not on the ballot but this is very much a referendum on his three years of very disruptive yet very popular presidency,"
Photo: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a South Korea-Philippines business forum and luncheon in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Rodrigo Duterte arrived Sunday for a three-day visit to meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and to discuss economic ties and boost bilateral cooperation.
