Counting has begun following the Philippines’ midterm elections, which could decide the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte as she feuds with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.All eyes are on the Senate race,

In political rallies, Senate hearings and voter surveys ahead of Monday's midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming - and unusual - presence. The shadow of its giant maritime neighbour has loomed over the Philippines for years,

Even though he is detained in The Hague, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is among the candidates vying for some 18,000 national and local seats in Monday’s midterm elections