Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, commonly known by his nickname Bongbong, has been gearing up for a battle that could decide his political future. Monday's midterm elections are, in effect, a showdown between Marcos and his Vice-President Sara Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Philippines goes to polls amid high-stakes showdown between Marcos-Duterte dynasties - Race to Senate watched closely as Sara Duterte faces impeachment trail as her father runs for mayor

MANILA -- Tens of millions of Filipinos have voted in the country's midterm elections, which will decide half the 24-strong Senate, all 317 members of the House of Representatives and thousands of local municipal leaders and legislators.