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Philippine presidential candidates enter final push to woo voters

Philippine presidential candidates were in the provinces on Tuesday to drum up more support as the campaign entered its homestretch, in an election that has shaped into a two-way race between Ferdinand Marcos Jr and old rival Leni Robredo.

Reuters · May 3, 2022

4 big elections coming up in May

The son of a dictator and a former guerrilla could be future presidents.

Axios · May 3, 2022

Philippines' Marcos keeps big lead in poll on presidential race

Ferdinand Marcos Jr has maintained his wide lead in the Philippines presidential election race in a new survey released on Monday, but some political observers say the game may not be over for closest rival Leni Robredo.

Reuters · May 2, 2022

Philippines Presidential Election a Rematch Between Late Dictator’s Son, Democratic Leader

Marcos’s popularity is based on the nostalgia of alleged prosperity and the “golden age” of Filipino society during his father’s dictatorship in the 1980s. Political observers and disinformation researchers say his campaign is buoyed by a massive disinformation and propaganda network.

The News Lens · Apr 26, 2022

Four Philippine presidential candidates, including Pacquiao, won't quit race

Four Philippine presidential candidates, including retired boxing star Manny Pacquiao, quelled speculation they were withdrawing from the race and said they remained alternative choices to frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2022

Philippines teachers outraged over 'politicking' in school learning

The Philippines education ministry came under fire from teachers on Friday over a learning module that contained negative content about presidential candidate Leni Robredo, and praise for incumbent Rodrigo Duterte, including a fake endorsement from Britain's queen.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Philippine election frontrunner Marcos Jr sees lead trimmed in poll

Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained a clear lead in a survey ahead of the May 9 election, though his lead has narrowed after Vice President Leni Robredo picked up support, an opinion poll showed on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2022

In Philippines election, priests opposed to Marcos turn pink

When Philippine Catholic priest Father Nap Baltazar raised his hands to bless the people attending mass, the sleeves on his white vestment slid back to reveal a pink bracelet inscribed with the words "Let Leni Lead".

Reuters · Mar 11, 2022

COVID tames race to replace Duterte as Philippine president

Community lockdowns, curbs on mass gatherings present challenges as campaigning starts for May 9 polls.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2022