Even though he is detained in The Hague, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is among the candidates vying for some 18,000 national and local seats in Monday's midterm elections that analysts say will decide if he and his family continue to hold political power.

MANILA (Reuters) - Voting was underway in the Philippines on Monday for a normally low-key midterm election that is showcasing an emotionally charged proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and ally-turned-foe, Vice President Sara 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