Elections in the Philippines may be a year away, but the politicking has already begun, with one particular family keen to take up as many posts as possible. When Rodrigo Duterte handed over the presidency to Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in 2022, he embraced the son of the country’s former dictator as a vehicle for extending his own legacy.
What To Know About The Dutertes’ Desperate Pursuit Of Power In The Philippines
Chad de Guzman, Time: World
Wed, 06/26/2024 - 1:25am
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