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FERDINAND MARCOS


How will Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. taking power in the Philippines change U.S. relations?

Biden congratulated the Philippines' newly elected leader, despite a U.S. court order on him, but many expect Bongbong to continue his nation's push toward China anyway.

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Philippine election: How did Marcos win the presidency?

His father was a dictator. But Marcos's victory at the polls should not come as a surprise.

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Marcos presidency complicates US efforts to counter China

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s apparent landslide victory in the Philippines presidential election is raising immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in Asia.

New generation of Marcos, Duterte set to lead Philippines

The powerful alliance between the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and the daughter of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte is set to usher in six years of governance in the Philippines that are concerning to human rights activists.

Asian stocks follow Wall St down on rate hike, economy fears

Asian stocks have followed Wall Street lower as fears increased that U.S. rate hikes to fight inflation might stall economic growth.

Philippines' presidential candidate Robredo calls for unity after election loss

The Philippines' presidential candidate Leni Robredo addresses her supporters after her opponent, the son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, cements a landslide election victory.

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Philippines election: Bongbong Marcos poised to win presidency in landslide

Partial results show the son of the nation's former dictator is likely to win the democratic vote.

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Marcos Jr. won Philippine presidency, unofficial count shows

The namesake son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos appears to have been elected Philippine president in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” revolt that ousted his father.

Dictator's son far ahead in Philippine presidential vote

With 80% of the votes tabulated, Marcos Jr. had 25.9 million, far ahead of his closest challenger, current Vice President Leni Robredo, who had 12.3 million.

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Philippine election narrows to Marcos, rights defender

Voters in the Philippines are choosing their next leader, senators, representatives and thousands of local office holders Monday.

Dictator's son far ahead in Philippine presidential vote

The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has taken a commanding lead in an unofficial count in the presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy.

Dictator’s son, rights lawyer vie for Philippine presidency

Voters in the Philippines will be choosing their next leader between the son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a human rights lawyer, the current Vice President Leni Robredo.

50 years apart: Philippine activist fights dictator then son

Memories of the “People Power” revolt by millions of Filipinos who helped overthrow Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos are bittersweet for Loretta Rosales, who opposed him as an activist and was arrested and tortured by his forces before his downfall.

No handshakes: Philippine presidency hopefuls open campaigns

Campaigning in the Philippine presidential election has begun with candidates led by a late dictator’s son and the pro-democracy current vice president.

Philippine dictator's son defeats bid vs. presidential run

The son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos defeated on Monday a bid to disqualify him from the May 9 presidential race but still faces other petitions from human rights victims and others who have raised alarm over atrocities under his late father's rule. The Commission on Elections rejected a petition arguing that Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should be barred from public office for having been convicted of failing to file income tax returns from 1982 to 1985 and stating in his candidacy papers that he had never been found guilty of a crime. Marcos Jr.'s name will be included on the ballot, which will be printed soon, despite the pending petitions, Jimenez said.

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Philippine President Duterte will step down next year. Here are his potential successors

President Rodrigo Duterte's six-year term is coming to an end, and he has filed to run for a senate seat in the Philippine elections in May 2022.

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Duterte's daughter to run for VP, ally to seek presidency

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter has registered her candidacy for vice president in next year’s elections and was chosen as the running mate of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the late dictator's son, in an alliance that has alarmed activists.

Key rebel leader in Philippines killed, in decades old fight

Philippines forces have killed a key rebel commander in one of Asia’s longest-running insurgencies, in what the military described as a daring raid in the country’s remote southern region, but what guerrilla leaders claimed was an ambush

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Official says journalist's Nobel Prize not a slap on Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration has belatedly congratulated journalist Maria Ressa for being one of two winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.

Philippine dictator son's presidential run triggers protests

The son and namesake of Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has registered his candidacy for next year’s presidential elections.

Pacquiao files bid for presidency as Philippine race heats

Newly retired boxing star Manny Pacquiao has filed his certificate of candidacy for the Philippine presidency at the start of the registration period for the May elections.

Duterte's party picks him as VP candidate in Philippines

The Philippines’ governing party has nominated President Rodrigo Duterte as its vice presidential candidate in next year's elections.

Aquino, Philippine ex-leader who challenged China, is buried

Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has been buried.

Late Philippine leader hailed for integrity, guts vs China

Late Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is being remembered for his integrity in a Southeast Asian nation long plagued by corruption and for standing up to China over long-raging territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Philippine democracy scion, ex-leader Benigno Aquino dies

Former President Benigno Aquino III is being remembered as as kind soul and defender of good governance in the Philippines.

Philippine Supreme Court slams killings of lawyers, judges

The Philippine Supreme Court has condemned the alarming number of killings of lawyers and judges. In a rare, strongly-worded censure Tuesday, March 23, the court said these attacks threaten the rule of law. (Joey Dalumpines/Malacanang Presidential Photographers Division via AP, File)MANILA – The Philippine Supreme Court on Tuesday condemned the alarming number of killings and threats against lawyers and judges. The 15-member high court asked lower courts, law enforcement agencies and lawyers and judges’ groups to provide information about such attacks in the last 10 years, in order for the court to take preemptive steps. Military and police officers have also been suspected of carrying out attacks and threatening lawyers and judges perceived as supportive of communist guerrillas.

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