A soldier walks on a rooftop of a mosque in Marawi City. File photo: Reuters
Philippine election: what challenges will Bongbong Marcos or Leni Robredo face in the militant hotbed of Mindanao?
- Whoever wins the May 9 presidential election will have to deal with the security and political complexities in Mindanao, analysts say, including seeing through a peace process
- Frontrunner Marcos Jnr doesn’t have a clear policy for the region but has the clout to enact policies, while closest rival Leni Robredo has expressed support for regional autonomy
A soldier walks on a rooftop of a mosque in Marawi City. File photo: Reuters