Marcos era survivors call for truth as new Marcos rises
2 years, 6 months ago

Marcos era survivors call for truth as new Marcos rises

Al Jazeera  

Philippines elected Ferdinand Marcos Jr in a landslide earlier this month, but those who lived through his father’s brutal rule say abuses have been whitewashed. Or forgotten and neglected by our countrymen who believed these lies?” he asks, a week after voters elected Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of the country’s former dictator, as its next president. Human rights groups and martial law victims say a ‘Bongbong’ Marcos presidency signals not only more efforts to rewrite history, but also a further backslide in the country’s human rights situation. “ whole campaign is rooted in disinformation about human rights abuses, not just of his father’s regime, but of this regime … Some might find the notion laughable that he will, of all presidents, improve the human rights situation in the country.” Bleak outlook President Duterte, who will step down on June 30, leaves a bloody legacy from his war on drugs that mainly targeted the poor and is now the subject of an International Criminal Court investigation, to his crackdown on critics and activists.

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Marcos Jr. reaffirms US ties in first 100 days of presidency
2 years, 2 months ago

Marcos Jr. reaffirms US ties in first 100 days of presidency

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been reaffirming ties with the United States in a key turnaround from the often-hostile demeanor his predecessor displayed toward Manila’s treaty ally. “Marcos Jr. is, ironically, seen as a breath of fresh air in the United States.” America’s relations with the Philippines — its oldest treaty ally in Asia — entered …

Philippines leader: Rich countries have put poorest at risk
2 years, 3 months ago

Philippines leader: Rich countries have put poorest at risk

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The world’s richest people have put its poorest at risk, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. charged Tuesday at the United Nations, pushing for action on inequality, nuclear weapons and climate change. Addressing the U.N. General Assembly for the first time since taking office in June, Marcos said “the time for talk about ‘if’ and ‘when’ has long …

Philippine leader says calling his father dictator `wrong’
2 years, 3 months ago

Philippine leader says calling his father dictator `wrong’

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said it’s wrong to describe his late father as a dictator and that his brutal martial law rule in the 1970s was not meant to prolong his grip on power — comments that were immediately rejected by human rights activists. Renato Reyes of Bayan, an alliance of left-wing groups, said the newly …

Philippine leader vows recovery but quiet on human rights
2 years, 5 months ago

Philippine leader vows recovery but quiet on human rights

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to considerably ease poverty, boost economic recovery and defend the country’s territory in his first key policy speech Monday that avoided contentious issues like human rights and pervasive corruption. Amid soaring costs of living following the coronavirus pandemic and the global fallout from the Ukraine war, Marcos Jr. said “we can …

Martial-law era remembered under a new Marcos presidency
2 years, 5 months ago

Martial-law era remembered under a new Marcos presidency

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Human rights activists on Thursday launched a new campaign in the Philippines to prevent a repeat of the abuses and plunder of the martial-law era that began 50 years ago under the father of the country’s new president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Pro-Marcos propaganda has portrayed the late president’s reign as a “golden era.” But the activists said …

36 years after his dictator father was ousted, Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president
2 years, 5 months ago

36 years after his dictator father was ousted, Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president

Firstpost  

In his inaugural speech, Marcos Jr defended the legacy of his late father, who he said accomplished many things that had not been done since the country’s independence Manila: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted dictator, praised his father’s legacy and glossed over its violent past as he was sworn in as Philippine president Thursday after a …

Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president
2 years, 5 months ago

Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president

Al Jazeera  

Marcos Jr takes Philippines top job, 36 years after his father, a former president, was toppled and forced into exile in the People Power Revolution. Known as “Bongbong”, the 64-year-old Marcos Jr won a rare landslide victory in last month’s presidential election, helped by what critics have said was a years-long campaign to whitewash his family’s image. ‘Tough road ahead’ …

Marcos, sworn in as Philippine president, stays silent on his father’s abuses
2 years, 5 months ago

Marcos, sworn in as Philippine president, stays silent on his father’s abuses

LA Times  

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stands with his mother, Imelda Marcos, left, and his wife, Maria Louise Marcos, right, during his inauguration ceremony. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of the ousted dictator, praised his father’s legacy and glossed over its violent past as he was sworn in as Philippine president Thursday after a stunning election victory that opponents say was …

Disinformation reigns in Philippines as Marcos Jr takes top job
2 years, 5 months ago

Disinformation reigns in Philippines as Marcos Jr takes top job

Al Jazeera  

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son and namesake of the Philippines’ late president, was propelled to power on the back of a ‘well-oiled’ campaign that sought to whitewash his father’s crimes. Despite this historical record, Marcos Jr, who will take office on the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law, has used social media to rewrite history, downplaying martial law-era atrocities …

Marcos Jr proclaimed next Philippine president with huge win
2 years, 6 months ago

Marcos Jr proclaimed next Philippine president with huge win

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was proclaimed the next president of the Philippines by a joint session of Congress on Wednesday following a landslide election triumph 36 years after his dictator father was ousted in a pro-democracy uprising. Marcos Jr., a 64-year-old former governor, congressman and senator, has refused to acknowledge or apologize for massive human rights violations and …

Activists ask top court to void Marcos Jr’s presidential win
2 years, 7 months ago

Activists ask top court to void Marcos Jr’s presidential win

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Human rights activists have asked the Philippine Supreme Court to block Congress from proclaiming Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the next president, alleging that he lied when he said he had not been convicted of any crime. They want the court to temporarily block the Senate and the House of Representatives from undertaking an official canvassing of votes …

Philippines: Ferdinand Marcos Jr wins landslide victory in presidential election
2 years, 7 months ago

Philippines: Ferdinand Marcos Jr wins landslide victory in presidential election

The Hindu  

As the opinion polls have beenpredicting for some months now, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Junior, won the May 9 presidential election in the Philippines by a landslide margin. Sara Duterte’s reasons for not seeking the presidency herself are still a mystery as she was consistently faring better than Marcos in opinion poll surveys in the months prior to the election. Charles …

Back to the future for the Philippines - The Hindu
2 years, 7 months ago

Back to the future for the Philippines - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Visitors to the inner quarters of the Malacanan Palace, the grand complex on the banks of the Pasig river in Manila that serves as the official residence of the President of the Philippines, are usually taken to see two sights, without exception. “That’s not a good thing.” Mr. Marcos Jr has appointed Ms. Sara Duterte as head of education, leading …

Marcos Jr. declares victory, faces calls to ensure democracy
2 years, 7 months ago

Marcos Jr. declares victory, faces calls to ensure democracy

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted Philippine dictator, declared victory Wednesday in this week’s presidential election and faced early calls to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy. He cited Washington’s long alliance with Manila “that shares democratic values and interests,” and added that the U.S. government would continue “to …

Philippines: Can Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president mend E.U. ties?
2 years, 7 months ago

Philippines: Can Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president mend E.U. ties?

The Hindu  

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake and son of the Philippines' late dictator, looks almost certain to have secured a landslide victory in presidential elections that took place on May 9. Most controversial has been Duterte's "war on drugs," in which more than 12,000 people have died, about a fifth from extrajudicial killings by the authorities, according to Human Rights Watch. …

Declaring victory, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces calls to ensure democracy in Philippines
2 years, 7 months ago

Declaring victory, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces calls to ensure democracy in Philippines

LA Times  

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits the tomb of his father at the National Heroes Cemetery in Manila. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the Philippines’ former dictator, declared victory Wednesday in this week’s presidential election and faced early calls to ensure respect for human rights, the rule of law and democracy. He cited a long alliance “that shares democratic values and …

Marcos Jr. won Philippine presidency, unofficial count shows
2 years, 7 months ago

Marcos Jr. won Philippine presidency, unofficial count shows

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that ousted his father. His nearest challenger, Vice President Leni Robredo, a champion of human rights, had 14.7 million votes in Monday’s election, and boxing great Manny …

Philippines: 36 years after his dictator father was ousted, Marcos Jr sweeps to victory in presidential polls
2 years, 7 months ago

Philippines: 36 years after his dictator father was ousted, Marcos Jr sweeps to victory in presidential polls

Firstpost  

Marcos junior refused to denounce his family’s brutal and corrupt excesses in a campaign marked by a relentless online whitewashing of history Manila: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory Tuesday, after Filipinos bet a familiar but tainted dynasty could ease rampant poverty – while dismissing warnings the clan’s return would deepen corruption …

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wins Philippine presidential election, unofficial count shows
2 years, 7 months ago

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wins Philippine presidential election, unofficial count shows

LA Times  

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., also known as Bongbong, appears to have won the race for president in the country his father ruled with an iron fist. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the former Philippine dictator, appears to have been elected president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that ousted his father. “This …

Philippines’ Marcos Jr tells world to judge him by his actions
2 years, 7 months ago

Philippines’ Marcos Jr tells world to judge him by his actions

Al Jazeera  

With 98 percent of eligible ballots counted in an unofficial tally, Marcos won double the votes of his nearest rival. Marcos, better known as “Bongbong”, become the first candidate in recent history to win an outright majority in a Philippines presidential election, paving the way for a once-unimaginable return to rule for the country’s most notorious political dynasty. Human rights …

Philippine vote: Volunteers back reformer vs. dictator’s son
2 years, 7 months ago

Philippine vote: Volunteers back reformer vs. dictator’s son

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — One supporter wrote a stirring campaign song that has been played nearly 4 million times on Spotify. “Let’s not waste this chance because somebody like her doesn’t come very often.” With her colleagues, del Rosario wrote and sang two campaign songs for Robredo, including “Rosas” — Tagalog for roses — a tribute to the opposition leader’s patriotic …

Inside the Philippines’ Critical Presidential Election
2 years, 8 months ago

Inside the Philippines’ Critical Presidential Election

The Diplomat  

Zipping through Metro Manila’s notorious traffic, taxi driver Jaime Francisco listened to the radio, which gave blow-by-blow updates on the campaign activities of presidential candidates running in the heated race to replace Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte when he steps down in June this year. The Presidential Candidates Marcos Jr.’s closest competition is Vice President Leni Robredo, the leader of the …

50 years apart: Philippine activist fights dictator then son
2 years, 10 months ago

50 years apart: Philippine activist fights dictator then son

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Memories of the “People Power” revolt by millions of Filipinos who helped overthrow Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos 36 years ago are bittersweet for Loretta Rosales, who opposed him as an activist and was arrested and tortured by his forces before his downfall. Rosales was among human rights victims who asked the Commission on Elections to disqualify Marcos …

50 years apart: Philippine activist fights dictator then son
2 years, 10 months ago

50 years apart: Philippine activist fights dictator then son

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Memories of the “People Power” revolt by millions …

Filipino martial law victims challenge Marcos’ election bid
3 years, 1 month ago

Filipino martial law victims challenge Marcos’ election bid

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino activists who were jailed, abused and tortured during late dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ martial law asked the Commission on Elections Wednesday to disqualify his son and namesake from running for president next year, saying he may “whitewash” history and make it nearly impossible to recover plundered wealth. Marcos Jr.’s camp has called the effort “propaganda” and vowed …

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