
How the son of a former Philippines dictator could become the country’s president
Maria Nsue
10 min
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The son of former Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos could become the next president of his country, almost 40 years after his father’s rule. During Marcos’ rule, there were two decades of martial law, rampant corruption, and human rights abuses, before rebel soldiers revolted and overthrew Marcos. Now, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is leading in the polls there. Washington Post correspondent Regine Cabato has been covering the campaign and she discusses it with Matt Galloway.
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How the son of a former Philippines dictator could become the country’s president
Maria Nsue