Philippines elections: Duterte faces key poll test

Voting is underway in the Philippines in mid-term polls seen as a popularity test for president Rodrigo Duterte after his first three years in office.

Gaining a senate majority would allow him to push for a constitutional change and restore the death penalty.

Some 61 million people from more than 7000 Islands are register to vote in provincial, city and national polls.

Several of Mr. Duterte’s children are standing for regional offices including his daughter who is seeking re-election as mayor of Davao.

One of Duterte’s sons, Sebastian is running unopposed for vice mayor of Davao while is eldest son, Paolo is seeking a seat in the house of representatives.