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Neither President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. nor Vice President Sara Duterte would be fully satisfied with the results of the 2025 midterm elections, as senatorial candidates from their rival camps failed to secure a decisive edge.

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Regional strongholds and local loyalties are shaping a diverse map of support for party-lists as the May 2025 elections approach.

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