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Philippines Congress proclaims Marcos as next president

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was proclaimed the next president of the Philippines by a joint session of Congress. The Senate and House of Representatives also declared that his separately elected vice presidential running mate, Sara Duterte, had won by a wide margin. They will lead a nation battered by COVID-19 lockdowns, crushing poverty, gaping inequality, Muslim and communist insurgencies.

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Times of India

Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed Philippine president

Marcos, who formally takes office next month, secured more than 31.6 million votes, or 58.8 percent of the total, according to a final tally released by the parliament.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

New era for Philippines begins as Marcos Jr officially proclaimed president

Dictator’s son will take office from 30 June marking the dynasty’s return to the seat of powerFerdinand Marcos Jr was flanked by his family, including matriarch Imelda Marcos, as he stood at the rostrum in the Philippines Congress to be proclaimed president-elect, marking the dynasty’s return to the seat of power.Marcos Jr won almost 59% of votes in an election earlier this month, more than double that of his closest rival. His landslide victory…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Marcos Jr. proclaimed next Philippine president with huge win

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been proclaimed the next president of the Philippines by a joint session of Congress following a landslide electoral triumph 36 years after his dictator father was ousted in a pro-democracy uprising

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Marcos Jr. proclaimed next Philippine president with huge win

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was proclaimed the next president of the Philippines by a joint session of Congress on Wednesday following a landslide election triumph 36 years after his dictator father was ousted in a pro-democracy uprising.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Marcos Jr proclaimed next Philippine president with huge win

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Philippines Congress proclaims Marcos as next president

Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday declared Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of a late dictator, would be the country's next president after confirming his victory in the May 9 election. Marcos will be sworn into office on June 30, replacing President Rodrigo Duterte, for a single, six-year term.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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