Allies of Marcos Jr set to dominate Philippine congress

Ferdinand Marcos Jr celebrates as he greets the crowd outside his headquarters in Mandaluyong (AP)

Allies of presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr are set to dominate both chambers of congress in the Philippines after the apparent triumph of the late dictator’s son in an election.

Ongoing counts from Monday’s vote show they are set to capture most of the 300-seat house of representatives and half of the 24-seat senate that was up for election, in a move that has sparked protests and alarmed commentators and activists.