Reuters: Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election
MANILA — Ferdinand Marcos Jr clinched a stunning runaway victory in the Philippines’ presidential election on Monday in the first win by a majority since a 1986 revolution that toppled his late father’s two-decade dictatorship.
An unofficial tally showed Marcos, popularly known as “Bongbong,” had surpassed the 27.5 million votes needed for a majority, setting the stage for a once unthinkable return to rule of the Marcos family, 36 years after its humiliating retreat into exile during a “people power” uprising.
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Update #1: 36 years after ousting Marcos, Filipinos elect son as president (Rappler)
Update #2: Son of ousted Philippine dictator headed for landslide victory in presidential election (The Week)
WNU Editor: The election was not even close. It is a landslide win for Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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