The midterm poll in May for members of the Philippine Congress composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives is shaping as the most consequential in the country’s history. Traditionally, midterm elections are either a manifestation of support or a repudiation of the current administration. However, this year’s event not only judges President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s government but also determines the political survival of Vice-President Sara Duterte. It will be a showcase of the ongoing hostility between the country’s two most prominent political families.
Rewind to 2022, and election of Marcos and Duterte on a joint ticket was no surprise. Under their UniTeam slogan,…