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Philippines 2022 election
Activists Seek Supreme Court Intervention to Head Off Marcos Presidency
By Sebastian Strangio
The petition claims that the son of the former dictator should have been barred from the election due to a past conviction for tax evasion.
The Economic Outlook for the Philippines Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
By James Guild
The new president will take the reins at a time of high inflation and monetary tightening in the global financial system.
Marcos’ Victory Offers Washington the Chance for a Diplomatic Reset with the Philippines
By Peter Mumford
Marcos might not have been the ideal choice of many U.S. policymakers, but he offers the opportunity for a more stable and predictable partnership.
No Honeymoon for the Marcos Presidency?
By Mong Palatino
Despite his platform of national "unity," Ferdinand Jr.'s presidency will likely further polarize an already divided society.
Provisional Results Show Landslide Marcos Victory in Philippine Election
By Sebastian Strangio
Filipinos have decisively elected another Marcos and another Duterte to the nation’s two highest offices.
Marcos on the Brink of Victory as Filipinos Vote in Presidential Election
By Sebastian Strangio
As polling stations open across the country, the dictator's son seems set to be elected the country's 17th president.
Disinformation Poses a Grave Threat to Democracy in the Philippines
By Mu Sochua
The return of the Philippine's once-disgraced Marcos clan has been aided by a flood of coordinated online manipulation.
Marcos Maintains Large Lead as Philippine Campaign Enters Final Week
By Sebastian Strangio
The latest Pulse Asia survey has shown nearly no change since last month, with Marcos holding a commanding 33-point lead over second-placed Leni Robredo.
Poll Shows Robredo Closing the Gap on Marcos in Philippines Presidential Race
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite a slight loss of support, Marcos still enjoys an apparently unassailable 32-point lead over his main rival.
How Long Will Rodrigo Duterte Remain Neutral in the Philippine Election?
By Mong Palatino
So far the Philippine leader has refrained from anointing a successor. But he could just be waiting for the right moment.
Inside the Philippines’ Critical Presidential Election
By Anthony Esguerra
Marcos Jr. leads Leni Robredo in the race, but with a month left until election day much can still change.
Marcos Jr. Receives Electoral Endorsement From President Duterte’s Party
By Sebastian Strangio
The declaration by the president's faction of PDP-Laban will add further wind to the frontrunner's sails ahead of the May 9 election.