Partial results show the son of the nation's former dictator is likely to win the democratic vote.
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, son of the Philippines' former dictator, is poised to win the presidential election by a landslide, according to partial and unofficial results.His win will mark the Marcos family's return to power after 36 years.
His father, former president Ferdinand Marcos, was known for his brutal authoritarian rule. Marcos, along with wife Imelda and their cronies, plundered an estimated $10bn from public funds before he was removed by a popular revolt in 1986.Image source,Mr Marcos Jr, 64, is not a newcomer to politics, having served in various elected positions over the years. He lost the 2016 vice-presidential election to Ms Robredo.
Despite such concerns, opinion polls during the campaign put Mr Marcos Jr ahead by dozens of percentage points.
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