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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 · Jun 23, 2022

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.

The News Lens · Jun 13, 2022

New era for Philippines as Ferdinand Marcos Jr proclaimed president

Dictator’s son will take office on 30 June, marking the dynasty’s return to the seat of power

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

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Marcos Jr proclaimed next Philippine president with huge win

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been proclaimed the next president of the Philippines by a joint session of Congress following a landslide electoral triumph 36 years after his dictator father was ousted in a pro-democracy uprising

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

A member of the Marcos family is returning to power – here’s what it means for democracy in the Philippines

Some 36 years after the People Power Revolution restored democracy to the Philippines, a member of perhaps the most brutal and corrupt political dynasties in the nation’s memory is set to return to the Philippine presidency.

The Conversation · May 11, 2022

Philippines Presidential Election a Rematch Between Late Dictator’s Son, Democratic Leader

The News Lens · Apr 26, 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.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2022

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Marcos Jr.’s path to Philippine presidency muddied by lawsuits

Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. may have a decisive lead in the Philippine presidential race, but his path to obtain the country’s highest office remains uncertain three months before the election.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

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