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Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally in Lipa, Batangas province, Philippines, April 20, 2022.
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Philippines election win returns Marcos to power, and polarisation

A person receives hand sanitizer as she waits to cast her ballot at a polling precinct, during the national elections in Tondo, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
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Philippines votes; son of late dictator tipped to win presidency

Teachers and volunteers prepare the voting precinct for the national election, in Magarao, Camarines Sur, Philippines, May 9, 2022. Reuters
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Prospect of Marcos revival looms as voting underway in Philippines

A voter has a finger inked after casting a ballot at a polling precinct during the national elections in Manila, Philippines, May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
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What's at stake in the Philippines election?

Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally in Lipa, Batangas province, Philippines, April 20, 2022. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
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Philippines election a rematch of late dictator's son and rights lawyer

A man carries a boy on his shoulder as they walk through a flooded road along with rescue personnel, after the tropical storm Megi hit, in Capiz Province, Philippines April 12, 2022. (Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS)
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Tropical storm Megi hits Philippines, leaving at least 42 dead

Philippine senator and retired boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, a presidential candidate for the 2022 election, gestures during his campaign rally at a covered court in Rodriguez, Rizal Province, Philippines, February 17, 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
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Philippines' Pacquiao says he is not to be counted out of presidential race

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
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Philippine leader approves bill raising sex consent age from 12 to 16

Former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr and son of late former dictator Ferdinand Marcos is greeted by his supporters upon his arrival at the Supreme Court in metro Manila, Philippines April 17, 2017. Photo :Reuters
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In Philippines election, late dictator's son aims to restore family pride

International evangelist Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (2nd R) walks with presidential candidates attending his 60th birthday celebration in Davao City, southern Philippines April 25, 2010. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
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US announces sex-trafficking charges against Duterte ally

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Duterte's daughter joins Marcos as running mate in Philippines presidential election

Boxing - WBA Welterweight Title Fight - Manny Pacquiao v Lucas Matthysse - Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - July 15, 2018 Manny Pacquiao celebrates after winning the bout against Lucas Matthysse. Picture taken July 15, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin/File Photo
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Pacquiao quits 'greatest sport in the world' to contest Philippines presidency

Ask everyone you interact with whether they are comfortable with your actions, even if they are children. Credit: TBS Illustration
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Philippines Senate backs bill to raise sexual consent age from 12 to 16