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Lakas-CMD clinches political grip in Philippines’ midterm vote

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May 15, 2025

THE Philippines' dominant political party has strengthened its grip after it secured key positions in the midterm elections, as tensions between two of the nation's most influential political clans continue to play out, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Wednesday.

- By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio

Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) has secured a strong electoral showing on May 12 as it is poised to win a Senate seat, 104 seats in the House of Representatives alongside hundreds of local officials, party leader Mr. Romualdez said, citing internal election monitoring data.

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