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Bongbong Marcos and the Challenge Ahead

Bongbong Marcos and the Challenge Ahead

New president faces a suspicious nation

Jun 03, 2022
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By: Viswa Nathan

The Philippines prides itself as Southeast Asia’s oldest democracy. But a vociferous section of the population finds uncomfortable living with the outcome of the latest democratic process that made Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr (above, with sister Imee) – son of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, deposed 36 years ago – president for…

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