Philippine elections seen as referendum on Duterte

The World

Millions of Filipinos cast their ballots Monday in an election that’s widely seen as a referendum on President Rodrigo Duterte. The World’s host Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Howard Johnson, who’s been following the midterm election from Manila. 

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