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Millions of Filipinos troop to the polls to decide Duterte’s successor
Over 65 million Filipinos are eligible to vote on May 9, 2022, to elect a new president, vice president, senators, party-list representatives, and local officials in an election conducted amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The election determines President Duterte's successor, who will serve a six-year term, with over 18,000 seats contested nationwide.
Voting hours have been extended from 6 am to 7 pm to accommodate health protocols and the pandemic.
Voters exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be redirected to isolation polling places.
Analysts have identified the presidential race as a two-way contest between Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Leni Robredo.
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Around 65.7 million registered Filipino voters are expected to participate in the Philippines' first national and local elections during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 9.
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Malacañang urges Filipinos to elect leaders who prioritize the nation and citizens' welfare in the upcoming May 9 national and local elections.
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Malacañang has declared Monday, May 9, 2022, a special non-working holiday throughout the country to allow Filipinos to exercise their right to vote.
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Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. is the presumptive winner of the Philippine presidential elections with over 31 million votes, with his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, leading the vice-presidential race.
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Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to be vigilant and protect their votes in the upcoming May 9 elections, stating they should not be "stolen."
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