The Guardian view on the Marcos family’s return: bad news for the Philippines Editorial The late dictator’s son didn’t have to rig the polls as his father did. But his electoral victory is still bad news for democracy Tue 17 May 2022 18.51 BST Thirty-six years after the people of the Philippines swept the Marcos… Continue reading The Guardian view on the Marcos family’s return
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Reuters Analysis
Analysis: Marcos as Philippine president a boon for China, awkward for U.S. By Tom Allard Supporters of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. gesture and celebrate as partial results of the 2022 national elections show him with a wide lead over rivals, outside the candidate’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, May 10, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan –… Continue reading Reuters Analysis
Fall and rise: Marcos family back in power in the Philippines
By Karen Lema and Tom Allard Supporters of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. gather to celebrate as partial results of the 2022 national elections show him with a wide lead over rivals, outside the candidate’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, May 10, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan MANILA, May 10 (Reuters) – Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was 28… Continue reading Fall and rise: Marcos family back in power in the Philippines
COMELEC makes way for Marcos Jr to seek election victory
Philippines’ poll body throws out last petition against Marcos By Neil Jerome Morales and Karen Lema Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/ Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register… Continue reading COMELEC makes way for Marcos Jr to seek election victory