The Dispatch

Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow

Marcos praises father's controversial rule MANILA, June 30 (Reuters) - The son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was sworn in as president of the Philippines on Thursday, completing a stunning…

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After Philippines election triumph, Marcos visits dictator father’s grave

MANILA, May 11 (Reuters) - Ferdinand Marcos Jr. went to the grave of his father, the disgraced Philippines dictator, the day after winning the presidential election, a visit that underscores…

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Philippine election front runner Marcos Jr sees lead trimmed in poll

MANILA, April 6 (Reuters) - Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained a clear lead in a survey ahead of the May 9 election, though his lead has narrowed after Vice…

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Marcos Jr. wins ruling on eligibility to run in Philippine poll

MANILA, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Philippines' election commission on Monday rejected a complaint seeking to block the presidential bid of the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, ruling…

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Late dictator’s son Marcos takes clear lead in Philippine election – poll

The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos has emerged as the clear favourite for next year's presidential election, taking more than a 20-point lead over his closest rival in…

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