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

Here’s what to know about the crucial midterms and the rival dynasties at the heart of the Southeast Asian nation’s politics.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces international court charges of crimes against humanity, appears to have been elected mayor of Davao City. One of his sons is expected to fill in.

Eventual results could weaken president’s influence in Congress, undermine efforts to impeach his deputy and reshape 2028 presidential race.

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.

Philippine organisation Pulse Asia Research denied releasing pre-election survey results for a couple of local races as the Southeast Asian nation held a crucial mid-term vote on May 12, 2025. Mistakes in the circulating images indicate they are inauthentic.

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, detained at the Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, regained the mayorship

AM Best’s Susan Tan, senior financial analyst, will speak at the Philippine Insurance Summit to be held 20 May 2025, in Makati City, Philippines.