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 The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022
Fervour in Philippines as election campaign reaches climax Crowds of hundreds of thousands massed in the Philippines on Saturday where the leading presidential candidates made a last-ditch bid to sway undecided voters with patriotic, upbeat messages after a divisive election race. Reuters · May 7, 2022
Marcos Jr on verge of historic win in Philippines MANILA: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos was set to address hundreds of thousands of supporters Saturday on the final day of presidential election campaigning, as polls showed him heading towards a landslide win. Bangkok Post · May 7, 2022
‘Our generation’s fight’: Robredo’s campaign to stop Marcos Jr Leni Robredo is hoping a spirited grassroots campaign will propel her to office in pivotal Philippine election. Al Jazeera · May 7, 2022
Explainer-What's at stake in the Philippines election? A two-horse race for the Philippine presidency has emerged ahead of Monday's election between incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son of a notorious dictator whose 20-year rule ended in a 1986 uprising. Reuters · May 6, 2022
Seeking return of disputed 'golden age', some Philippine voters back son of dictator Marcos Street vendor Nellie Baraquio will cast a ballot in a presidential election in the Philippines for the first time on Monday, and the campaign sticker on her worn-out ice box leaves little doubt about who is getting her vote. Reuters · May 6, 2022
Dirty tricks mar last days of Philippine election campaign MANILA: Philippine election rivals traded allegations of dirty tricks and vote-rigging Friday, in the final stretch of an acerbic campaign that is tipped to bring the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos to power. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2022
Philippines election a rematch of late dictator's son and rights lawyer Philippine voters head to the polls on Monday in a presidential election shaping up as a rematch between the son and namesake of the country's late dictator and the human rights lawyer who narrowly beat him in the 2016 vice presidential contest. Reuters · May 6, 2022
Philippines election: how the Marcos clan might be heading back to power The upcoming election in the Philippines presents the country with a stark choice to set its political course for the next six years. Outgoing authoritarian president Rodrigo Duterte leaves behind a country much damaged by his time in office. The Conversation · May 5, 2022
Explainer-A guide to the Philippines election The Philippines holds an election on Monday to decide thousands of positions across the archipelago, including who will take over from Rodrigo Duterte and become its president for the next six years. Reuters · May 5, 2022
Factbox-Marcos and Robredo lead field ahead of Philippine presidential vote Philippine presidential candidates will wrap up campaigning this week ahead of the May 9 election, in a contest that has shaped into a two-way race between the clear favourite Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his main rival Leni Robredo. Reuters · May 5, 2022
Philippines election 2022: what you need to know about the vote for president Ferdinand Marcos Jr, known as Bongbong Marcos, frontrunner in race to replace populist president Rodrigo Duterte The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022
'Our blood is boiling': Victims angry as son of dictator closes in on Philippine presidency Former political prisoner Cristina Bawagan still has the dress she wore the day she was arrested, tortured and sexually abused by soldiers during the late Philippines' dictator Ferdinand Marcos's brutal era of martial law. Reuters · May 5, 2022
The Philippines’ Strongman Problem Why Political Dynasties Are Dominating the Presidential Election Foreign Affairs · May 5, 2022
ABC News · May 4, 2022 The Marcos makeover: How history was rewritten to place a dictator's son on the cusp of power Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son of the late dictator Ferdinand Sr, is poised to become the next president of the Philippines, despite his father's legacy of brutality and corruption.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022 ‘Authoritarian nostalgia’: Philippines seem set to return Marcoses to power Ferdinand Marcos Jr leads polls despite father’s dictatorship and energetic opposition campaign
The Independent UK · May 2, 2022 Philippine vote: Volunteers back reformer vs dictator’s son Large numbers of volunteers are waging a house-to-house campaign in the Philippines for presidential candidate Leni Robredo, who is facing an uphill electoral battle against the son and namesake of ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos
Bangkok Post · Apr 29, 2022 Philippines' Marcos declines debate with top presidential rival MANILA: Philippines presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday turned down his closest rival's challenge to a debate, saying a face-off with Leni Robredo will never happen and he prefers to communicate directly with the public.
Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022 One woman Is trying to prevent the revival of a Marcos dynasty With just weeks to go before the Philippines holds a presidential election, the lone female candidate is attracting some of the biggest preelection crowds in decades as she seeks to pull a stunning upset against front-runner Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The News Lens · Apr 28, 2022 Philippines Elections: Why Are People Wearing Pink? Colors have a great significance in Philippine elections. Pink is new on the scene, competing against the seasoned red, yellow, and blue.
Reuters · Apr 26, 2022 Philippines' Marcos hails 'genius' father as presidential election nears Philippines presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr heaped praise on the country's ousted former first family in an interview on Tuesday, calling his father and late dictator a "political genius" and mother Imelda, the Marcos dynasty's "supreme politician".
The News Lens · Apr 26, 2022 Philippines Presidential Election a Rematch Between Late Dictator’s Son, Democratic Leader Marcos’s popularity is based on the nostalgia of alleged prosperity and the “golden age” of Filipino society during his father’s dictatorship in the 1980s. Political observers and disinformation researchers say his campaign is buoyed by a massive disinformation and propaganda network.
ABC News · Apr 23, 2022 The Philippines may vote Bongbong Marcos into office, even though his parents stole billions from the country On a plane stuffed with diamonds, art, gold and $1 million in cash, Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos fled the Philippines in disgrace. Three decades later, their son is set to become the country's next president.
Reuters · Apr 20, 2022 Philippines' poll body throws out last petition against Marcos The Philippines' poll body on Wednesday cleared a major legal hurdle in frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s path to the presidency when it dismissed the final petition calling for his disqualification from the May 9 election.
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 Philippines ambassador to China 'Chito' Sta. Romana dies The Philippines' ambassador to China, Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta