May 19, 2022
A PROTESTER holds a sign during a rally against presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos and running mate Sara Duterte, daughter of the current president, during a rally in Pasay, Philippines, on Friday. Allies of the Philippines’ presumptive next president, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, appear set to strongly dominate both chambers of Congress, further alarming activists after the late dictator’s son scored an apparent election victory that will restore his family to the seat of power. Photo: Aaron Favila/AP
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