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The vote is being seen as a referendum on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's leadership. REUTERS/Ezra Acayan
The vote is being seen as a referendum on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's leadership. REUTERS/Ezra AcayanHundreds of thousands of UAE-based Filipinos prepare for 'referendum on Duterte'
Overseas voters can have a say on Senate and House of Representatives - who could block reforms - in upcoming midterm elections
Daniel Sanderson
April 11, 2019