Young voters who had rallied around Leni Robredo during the presidential race gathered to voice their frustration with preliminary results showing her overwhelming defeat.
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Your Tuesday Briefing: A Marcos Victory?
Plus the resignation of Sri Lanka’s prime minister and Taiwan’s pandemic pivot.
Reports of Violence Leave Philippines Voters on Edge
Security was tight for this election, a particularly high-stakes contest that some observers have called an existential battle for the soul of the nation.
Young Filipinos Embrace Leni Robredo, Sole Woman in Presidential Race
“Generation Z” and thousands of millennial voters drew inspiration from her effort to take on Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Reports of Violence Leave Philippines Voters on Edge
Security was tight for this election, a particularly high-stakes contest that some observers have called an existential battle for the soul of the nation.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Late Dictator’s Son, May Lead the Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has spent decades defending his family’s name against accusations of corruption and downplaying his father’s brutal regime.
In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies
Supporters of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are using live video to spread misinformation on social media. Voters have become inured to the situation, researchers fear.
Ahead of Philippines Election, Young People Rally Around Leni Robredo
As the election in the Philippines nears, tens of thousands of young people who fear another Marcos presidency are rallying around Leni Robredo, the country’s vice president.
Brownface in Hong Kong TV Show Draws Outrage and Shrugs
The TV show “Barrack O’Karma 1968” fueled debate online. To many Filipinos, it was about racism and classism. Other viewers jumped to the actress’s defense.
After Tropical Storm Megi Hits Philippines, Dozens Dead or Missing
The first such storm of the year caused widespread flooding and landslides in the central part of the country.