Duter10 bets dominate Mindanao, while Alyansa candidates struggle to establish strongholds. Meanwhile, support from parts of Luzon propels the Kiko-Bam tandem into the top 12.
MANILA, Philippines – In a country where alliances tend to shift based on personalities and short-term interests, slates often serve as vehicles for political bids.
The 2025 Philippines elections reflected this, especially against the backdrop of the rivalry between President Ferdinand Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte. They were once close allies who ran together and won under the “Uniteam” banner in 2022, but after three years, they have since waged a bitter and