Protesters hold mock hammers with the words “No Hero” in front of a portrait of the late president Ferdinand Marcos as they denounce his burial at the Heroes' Cemetery in Manila in November 2016. Photo: Reuters
Protesters hold mock hammers with the words “No Hero” in front of a portrait of the late president Ferdinand Marcos as they denounce his burial at the Heroes' Cemetery in Manila in November 2016. Photo: Reuters
Bambina Olivares
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Opinion

Bambina Olivares

Donald Trump should remember the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos when considering his exit strategy

  • Like the outgoing US president, Marcos was beaten soundly at the polls. Like Trump, Marcos declared victory despite mounting evidence of defeat
  • Marcos eventually accepted his fate, and was flown out of the Philippines under humiliating circumstances. Will Trump follow the same script?

Bambina Olivares
Bambina Olivares

Updated: 10:22pm, 3 Dec, 2020

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Protesters hold mock hammers with the words “No Hero” in front of a portrait of the late president Ferdinand Marcos as they denounce his burial at the Heroes' Cemetery in Manila in November 2016. Photo: Reuters
Protesters hold mock hammers with the words “No Hero” in front of a portrait of the late president Ferdinand Marcos as they denounce his burial at the Heroes' Cemetery in Manila in November 2016. Photo: Reuters
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