Then-Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally. Photo: Reuters
Then-Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally. Photo: Reuters
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Philippines president Marcos must take a practical approach towards diplomacy

  • With China and the United States vying for influence, what will be especially important for the new Philippine leader when he takes office in July is pragmatism

Then-Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally. Photo: Reuters
Then-Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, delivers a speech during a campaign rally. Photo: Reuters
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