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

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity.

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.

Despite his detention thousands of miles away in the International Criminal Court, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to have been elected as mayor in his home city by a landslide,

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.

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

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.