
‘Bongbong’ Marcos: How a dictator’s son swept to power
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I Don't Want to Talk About the Past
Bong bong is the son of former president Ferdinand marcos. He says he was surprised by the election, but it's not surprising given his father's record. Bong bong: The philippines stand out in a particularly good way as far as democratic credentials are concerned. But massive vote buying is still a very big problem and social media has been used to manipulate voters.
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