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Philippines presidency
![Dictator’s Son Marcos Jr. Takes Oath as Philippine President Dictator’s Son Marcos Jr. Takes Oath as Philippine President](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-06-30-051341.jpg)
Dictator’s Son Marcos Jr. Takes Oath as Philippine President
By Jim Gomez
The inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. caps off a remarkable 36-year comeback for his controversial family.
![The Options for Duterte’s Post-Presidency The Options for Duterte’s Post-Presidency](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-06-07-212322.jpg)
The Options for Duterte’s Post-Presidency
By Mong Palatino
Rodrigo Duterte has pledged to retire to his home in Davao City, Mindanao. But don't rule out another political chapter.
![Filipino Activists Want Marcos Son Out of Presidential Race Filipino Activists Want Marcos Son Out of Presidential Race](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-10-07-1.jpg)
Filipino Activists Want Marcos Son Out of Presidential Race
By Jim Gomez
Human rights groups say Marcos Jr. is not eligible to run for president due to a 1995 tax evasion conviction, which should legally render him ineligible to hold public office.
![Philippine Democracy Scion, Ex-President Benigno Aquino Dies Philippine Democracy Scion, Ex-President Benigno Aquino Dies](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-06-24-1.jpg)
Philippine Democracy Scion, Ex-President Benigno Aquino Dies
By Jim Gomez
The former Philippine president, in office from 2010 to 2016, was the heir to a family legacy of opposition to authoritarianism.
![What's Really Behind Duterte’s Disappearances in the Philippines? What's Really Behind Duterte’s Disappearances in the Philippines?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-duterte-2.jpg)
What's Really Behind Duterte’s Disappearances in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
His administration has not found a sustainable way to deal with the president's prolonged absences.
![Is Rodrigo Duterte Really Anti-American? Is Rodrigo Duterte Really Anti-American?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-14_13-58-43.jpg)
Is Rodrigo Duterte Really Anti-American?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippine president’s actions prove that this label is far too simplistic.
![Philippines Enters the Duterte Era Philippines Enters the Duterte Era](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-04-26_19-38-40.jpg)
Philippines Enters the Duterte Era
By Mong Palatino
In his inaugural address, the new president gave a glimpse of what to expect during his term.
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