Tens of millions of Filipinos are expected to cast their votes today, May 12, in midterm elections that will fill 18,280 national and local posts—including 12 Senate seats that could reshape the political landscape for Vice President Sara Duterte and her critics; VP Sara faces impeachment charges before the Senate.
More than 68 million voters are registered, with turnout projected at around 70 percent. Polls opened at 5 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Overseas workers, media personnel, soldiers, police, and other poll duty personnel have already cast their ballots. Automated machines are expected to yield early results by 9 p.m.
