# Key Considerations for Investors in the 2025 Philippines Midterm Elections

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/asean/219357-key-considerations-for-investors-in-the-2025-philippines-midterm-elections
- Published: 2025-05-14T21:31:38+07:00
- Author: ASEAN Briefing

**In the May 12, 2025, midterm elections, Filipinos face a pivotal decision shaping
leadership and policy direction. President Marcos’ centrist coalition contrasts 
with Vice President Duterte’s nationalist-leaning faction.**

## Midterm Election as a Defining Test

On May 12, 2025, Filipinos participated in a critical midterm election, a significant
test for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. This election serves as a key
battleground involving his estranged former ally, Vice President Sara Duterte. Initially
seen as routine, it has now evolved into a referendum on leadership and future policies,
highlighting political alignments and directions.

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## Marcos’ Coalition and Agenda

President Marcos launched the “Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” a centrist coalition
with parties like PFP, Lakas-CMD, NPC, and Nacionalista Party. His senatorial candidates
include Manny Pacquiao and Bong Revilla, who support his infrastructure-focused 
economic agenda and foreign investment policies. The coalition seeks legislative
approval for programs like the Maharlika Investment Fund and economic amendments.

## Duterte’s Nationalist Alignment

In contrast, Vice President Duterte aligns with PDP–Laban and nationalist blocs,
supporting candidates like Ronald dela Rosa. Her faction promotes populist economic
measures and stricter oversight of foreign investments, favoring protectionist policies
in strategic sectors. While they don’t oppose investment, they advocate for regulatory
scrutiny, reflecting a more inward-looking stance.

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