Philippines’ Midterm Elections: A battle of political dynasties?

As polls close in the Philippines, a dramatic political showdown unfolds between two powerful dynasties. The Marcos and Duterte families, once united, now find themselves locked in a high-stakes midterm election that could reshape the country’s political landscape. With former vice president Sara Duterte already impeached and awaiting a senate trial, the vote carries massive implications for both families’ future political relevance. Will this election be about genuine democratic representation, or merely a power struggle between two political dynasties? How will the results impact the Philippines’ delicate relationships with the US and China? Today’s Newsmaker is the Philippines Midterm Elections.

Guests:
Anna Malindog-Uy
Vice President of Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute

Maria Ela Atienze
Political Science Professor, University of the Philippines

Source: The Newsmakers (TRT) (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3e8Y9l7edk

Prof. Anna Rosario Malindog-Uy

Prof. Anna Rosario Malindog-Uy is a Ph.D. Candidate at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD), Peking University, Beijing, China. Currently, she is a Senior Researcher of the South China Sea Probing Initiative (SCSPI) and a Senior Research Fellow of the Global Governance Institution (GGI). Prof. Anna Uy taught Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, European Studies, Southeast Asia, and China Studies. She is a researcher-writer, academic, and consultant on a wide array of issues. She has worked as a consultant with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other local and international NGOs.