At stake is V-P Sara Duterte’s political survival, as she faces an impeachment trial after the midterm polls. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Campaigning began Tuesday in the Philippines for midterm elections that could set the table for the next presidential race and

Rodrigo Duterte, who will turn 80 before election day, is running for his old job, mayor of Davao -- the city that launched his political career. If he wins, he could be joined at city hall by his son Sebastian, who is seeking to become Davao's vice mayor. AFP