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Stage set for battle of the dynasties as Rodrigo Duterte eyes return to politics in the Philippines

Former president to run for mayor of Davao amid fight for power against formidable Marcos family

The Guardian - UK

Duterte legacy in the balance as he seeks return to Davao stronghold

The end of a renewed ‘drug war’ and arrest of a pastor allied with Duterte signal the ex-president’s waning influence.

Al Jazeera

Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles in the Philippines' political landscape

Discover the analysis on the crumbling alliance between the Marcos and Duterte families in the Philippines, causing political unrest and open warfare.

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Philippines leader Marcos' visit to Hawaii boosts US-Philippines bond and recalls family history

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Hawaii to meet with senior U.S. military leaders and members of Hawaii’s large Filipino community

The Independent UK

Lea Salonga heads the first all-Filipino cast of a Broadway show in 'Here Lies Love'

The anticipation of getting to play a Filipino character for the first time is something shared by the entire company of “Here Lies Love.”

The Independent UK

Commentary: Martial law in the Philippines was no ‘golden age’

The numbers — 70,000 detained, 35,000 tortured, 3,200 killed — represent the victims of President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ era of martial law, from 1972 to 1986. They mark one of the darkest periods in the Philippines’ history.

Los Angeles Times

Philippines: ‘Communist’ Book Bans Raise New Censorship Fears

Free speech advocates are concerned the new government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will continue cracking down on independent media in an attempt to whitewash the history of his father’s brutal dictatorship.

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Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippine president

The namesake son of an ousted dictator is sworn in as Philippine president in one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history in the country.

WEKU

In the Philippines, a bun revives myths and misery of a bygone Marcos era

Marcos supporters say nutribuns remain a symbol of family’s commitment to the poor, for others they stoke memories of severe hardship

The Guardian - UK

Preserve the Truth: Historical Books, Documents in Danger as Marcos Family Returns to Power

Books on martial law have been selling fast in the weeks after Marcos Jr. was elected president over fear that these will be banned or purged.

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'Protect the truth': A Marcos return in Philippines triggers fear for history

Books about the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his brutal era of martial law are flying off the shelves, spurred by "panic buying" after his son and namesake won a May 9 presidential election.

Reuters

Marcos era survivors call for truth as new Marcos rises

Ferdinand Marcos Jr will become president on June 30 amid concern the brutality of his father’s regime is being erased.

Al Jazeera

Philippines election result is a win for dynasty politics

Alliance between Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Sara Duterte reinforces power of influential families

The Guardian - UK

The return of a Marcos to power in the Philippines is a warning to the world

Legacy and social media combined to glamorise ‘Bongbong’ Marcos’ family name, says Nicole Curato, a professor of political sociology

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Marcos victory no surprise

This week saw the people of the Philippines elect the son and namesake of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos to power -- paving the way for the return of the Marcos clan into the halls of Malacanang Palace some 36 years after they were chased out of it during the People's…

The Guardian - UK

‘Lost’ Picasso spotted in Imelda Marcos’s home after son’s election win

Artwork’s appearance fuels fears family will use return to power to further stifle efforts to recover ill-gotten wealth

The Guardian - UK

Philippines election Q&A: why did Marcos Jr win and what can we expect from his presidency?

After years of rebranding its image, the Marcos family is back in power. Inheriting a challenging economic situation, it remains unclear how Marcos Jr will use his huge mandate

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Philippines election: torture survivors from Marcos era in shock after son’s win

Factcheckers say Ferdinand Marcos Jr was overwhelming beneficiary of a flood of online disinformation before poll

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Marcos win prompts protests in the Philippines

MANILA: Angry young voters gathered in the Philippines on Tuesday to protest against Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of the former dictator, who clinched a landslide victory this week in one of the most divisive presidential elections in the country’s recent history.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ferdinand Marcos Jr Wins Landslide Presidential Victory in the Philippines

The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory Tuesday, as Filipinos bet on a familiar dynasty to ease rampant poverty -- dismissing warnings the tarnished clan will deepen corruption and weaken democracy. With an initial count almost complete, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Junior had secured…

The Guardian - UK

Ferdinand Marcos Jr triumphs in Philippines presidential election

Son of late dictator wins more than twice as many votes as nearest rival after campaign marred by extensive social media disinformation

The Guardian - UK

Philippines election: Ferdinand Marcos Jr closes in on victory

Known as Bongbong, son of the late dictator holds significant lead over nearest rival in unofficial count

France 24

Son of former dictator Marcos looks set for victory in Philippines presidential election

Polls have closed to elect a new president in the Philippines Monday, with the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos the favourite to win the high-stakes race and restore his family to the pinnacle of power.

Al Jazeera

Why the 2022 Philippines election is so significant

There are 10 candidates vying to replace Rodrigo Duterte as president, but only two really matter.

The Guardian - UK

Philippines election: Bongbong poised to become president as Marcos history is rewritten

The dictator’s son is the favourite to win presidential race, reviving memories of a painful era for many

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