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May 10, 2022 · The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday’s presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) Read More.
- Why Did Ferdinand Marcos Jr Win The Philippines Election?
- Is Marcos An Ally of Duterte?
- Who Is Sara Duterte?
- What Can We Expect from The Marcos Jr Presidency?
The Marcos family has spent years rebranding its image, falsely portraying the authoritarian rule of Marcos Sr in which billions were plundered as a golden era and downplaying past atrocities. Researchers have described an onslaught of disinformationdesigned to revise history, enhance the reputation of the Marcoses and undermine their opponents. Ma...
Duterte did not officially endorse Marcos as a presidential candidate, nor has he always been complimentary. Last year, Duterte called Marcos Jr a “spoiled child”and “weak leader”, even as Marcos was campaigning on a joint ticket with his daughter. In a separate speech, he claimed a presidential candidate who had a prominent father, a thinly veiled...
Sara Duterte, 43, first attracted national attention a decade ago, when she punched a local sheriff four times in the head, in front of a crowd of reporters. She was then mayor of Davao City, on the southern island of Mindanao, where the family is extremely powerful. She has previously swapped places with her father as mayor of Davao, and held the ...
If the results from the initial vote count are confirmed, Marcos Jr will have a huge mandate. However, his campaign was thin on policy detail, and so analysts say it is not clear how he will use this advantage. Marcos may seek to change the 1987 constitution, said Iglesias. For example, he may try to change a rule that bars presidents from seeking ...
Apr 21, 2022 · April 21, 2022 3:00 pm (EST) The Philippines’ upcoming presidential election is likely to bring to power Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of a longtime dictator, and could spell the end of ...
- Joshua Kurlantzick
May 9, 2022 · CNN —. Polls closed on Monday in a pivotal election in the Philippines that could see the son of a late dictator elected to the country’s highest office. About 65.7 million registered voters ...
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May 6, 2022 · The Philippines is holding presidential elections on 9 May. Among the controversial candidates are the daughter of the country's notorious outgoing president, the son of a former dictator and a ...
Oct 9, 2021 · Published 7:50 PM EDT, Sat October 9, 2021. Link Copied! CNN —. A dictator’s son. A former actor. A champion boxer. A diverse field of candidates have put up their hands to succeed Philippines ...
Nov 14, 2021 · Item 1 of 2 Philippine Senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao reads his briefing materials as he prepares for the Senate session in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines September 20, 2016.
