Philippines politics

The inclusion of factual errors and blatant misinformation in school textbooks has provided fertile soil for the historical revisionism of the Marcos clan and its allies.

The return to power of the Marcos clan hints at deeper problems with the country's democracy.

Despite his platform of national "unity," Ferdinand Jr.'s presidency will likely further polarize an already divided society.

Filipinos have decisively elected another Marcos and another Duterte to the nation’s two highest offices.

As polling stations open across the country, the dictator's son seems set to be elected the country's 17th president.

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.

The bill was criticized by civil liberties groups and citizens. But President Rodrigo Duterte is hardly known for his emphasis on freedoms. 

So far the Philippine leader has refrained from anointing a successor. But he could just be waiting for the right moment.

Marcos Jr. leads Leni Robredo in the race, but with a month left until election day much can still change.

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.

As campaigning heats up, Leni Robredo's "pink wave" is facing off against the red-green tandem of the Marcos-Duterte ticket.