Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow
Manila, Philippines Reuters The son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sworn in as President of the Philippines on Thursday, completing a stunning comeback for one of Asia’s most famous political dynasties, 36 years after it was ousted in a popular uprising. Marcos, Jr, scored a rare landslide victory in last month’s election, […]
Philippines election winner Marcos tells world to judge him by actions, not family’s past
Manila, PhilippinesReuters The son of the disgraced late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos vowed on Tuesday to work for all people after his stunning election victory, and told the world to judge him by his presidency, not his family’s past. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, better known as “Bongbong”, become the first candidate in recent history to win […]
Prospect of Marcos revival looms as Philippines votes for new president
Manila, The PhilippinesReuters The Philippines votes on Monday in its most divisive presidential election in decades, with the prospect of a once unthinkable return to rule of the Marcos family, 36 years after they were toppled in a “people power” uprising. The election pits Vice President Leni Robredo against former senator and congressman Ferdinand Marcos, […]