The U.S. leader says he hopes to boost Washington’s relationship with Manila.
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The popularity of Sara Duterte-Carpio helped secure the Duterte-Marcos tandem a solid win, according to analysts.
Rival superpowers the United States and China both congratulate the son of the late Filipino dictator on his imminent victory.
But the policy could meet with resistance in military and diplomatic circles amid popular anti-China feeling.
Infamous dynasty returns to Philippine presidential palace 36 years after being booted out by a peaceful uprising.
Scion of the Marcos dynasty, meanwhile, pleads to his compatriots to not judge him by his bloodline.
At least 15 incidents of violence reported, according to the army.
Brisk turnout in Philippines election; some 2,000 vote-counting machines malfunction.
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his closest rival, Leni Robredo, clog Philippine capital’s streets.
A majority of youths are leaning toward voting for the son of a former dictator as president, polls show.
The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines group calls on social media giants to probe threats allegedly made on online platforms.
Kerwin Espinosa apologizes to Sen. Leila de Lima, saying he was coerced into making a false statement.
The top five candidates vying to lead the country and succeed Rodrigo Duterte come from diverse backgrounds.
Elections commission dismisses petition calling for his disqualification over an income tax-related conviction.
Several people were reported injured by gunfire as political candidates met with tribespeople in Bukidnon province.
Unscrupulous political operators are behind it, experts say.
Others in the largely Muslim Mindanao region say they’re willing to give the late dictator’s son a chance.
The Partido Reporma dropped support for Sen. Panfilo Lacson to back candidate who, members say, can win.
The VP contender, a political fixture in the south, accompanies her running-mate in the far north.
Former boxer says he is right choice for clean governance and to find South China Sea solution.
Launch of Marcos campaign features fireworks and bands, while another contender, Leni Robredo, travels to her home region.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is “a convicted criminal” who benefited from his father’s regime, petitioners say.
The vice president’s slate of senate candidates includes Sen. Leila de Lima, other critics of the president.
Leni Robredo says the Philippines lacks good governance.
Human rights group condemns his plan to lead the country.
Legendary Filipino boxer says sport gave him a ticket out of poverty.
Democracy advocates have opposed efforts to back Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s candidacy.
Some recovered weapons were missing from the government inventory, national police chief says.
Police have no motive but said the shooting could be tied to May 2019 election.
Alexander Buquing is the 18th local official slain since June 2016.