Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity.

Rodrigo Duterte wins mayoral seat from Hague prison cell in Philippines elections - Former president reclaims stronghold city despite fighting election from The Hague

The former president's win was expected, but other races in the midterms proved less predictable.