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Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Philippines Election Authority Dismisses More Complaints Against Marcos
By Sebastian Strangio
The son of the late dictator now holds a commanding lead in the race to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.
Presidential Election Campaign Kicks Off in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
On May 9, 65.7 million Filipinos will go to the polls to choose who will succeed President Rodrigo Duterte.
The Counterrevolution: Marcos Jr.’s Bid for Philippine Presidency
By Richard Javad Heydarian
Three decades after returning from exile in Hawaii, the Marcos clan is on the brink of recapturing the presidential palace.
Philippine Parliament Passes Law to Tackle Online Abuse, Trolling
By Sebastian Strangio
The bill would require people to divulge their real identities when setting up social media accounts.
Philippines’ Marcos to Pursue Bilateral Deal With Beijing Over South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
The leading candidate's comments suggest that his victory in May could lead to an extension of President Rodrigo Duterte's divisive China policy.
Twitter Removes Hundreds of Accounts Linked to Philippines’ Marcos Jr.
By Sebastian Strangio
The accounts are part of the politician's well-oiled machinery of social media manipulation.
Philippines Election Body Dismisses Petition to Bar Marcos from Presidential Poll
By Sebastian Strangio
Opponents of the Marcos clan have filed a number of petitions seeking to disqualify Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos from the May election.
Three Decades of Election Protests in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Even compared to past Philippine elections, the upcoming presidential polls are shaping up as unusually divisive.
Why the Fight for the Philippines Vice Presidency Matters
By Mong Palatino
Whoever wins the number two slot could end up playing a significant political role in the next administration.
Former Duterte Aide Bows Out of Philippine Presidential Race
By Sebastian Strangio
Senator Bong Go’s decision to withdraw from the contest leaves Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential endorsement up for grabs.
Social Media Misinformation and the 2022 Philippine Elections
By Japhet Quitzon
Next year's presidential contest is set to produce a dramatic sequel to the “social media election" of 2016.
Filipino Martial Law Victims Challenge Marcos’ Election Bid
By Jim Gomez
They fear that should Ferdinand Marcos Jr. win the presidency it could lead to a white-washing of the grave abuses and extreme corruption of the Marcos dictatorship.