Allies of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte are outperforming in the early count for the Senate election, an unexpected setback for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that boosts his deputy’s chances of surviving an upcoming impeachment trial and remaining eligible to run for the presidency in 2028.

Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday categorically dismissed the complaints of inciting to sedition and grave threats filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation, which accused her of allegedly plotting to kill President Marcos,

Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday evening acknowledged the results of the 2025 national and local elections, despite admitting that it was not something that she had expected. Duterte issued the statement as only five out of the 12 senatorial candidates she personally endorsed had a chance of winning,