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The Trap Of Stagnation – OpEd Introduction In spite of the massive systemic corruption on flood control projects in the Philippines in 2024, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (aka BBM) remains in power. [1]

MANILA (Reuters) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. avoided impeachment on Tuesday, a largely expected outcome after allies in the lower house of Congress voted overwhelmingly to dismiss the complaints against him. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

Richard Heydarian is a senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery." OpinionMarcos' last chance to foil a Duterte comeback in the Phili... [3]

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the 64-year-old son of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, takes his oath as the country's 17th president on Thursday. [4]

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Every week, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of expert interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe. (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

MANILA -- Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the late Philippine dictator, on Wednesday was officially declared the country's next president. [6]

MANILA -- Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of the late Philippine dictator, was sworn in as the country's 17th president on Thursday, completing the controversial family's political comeback after their ouster 36 years ago. (confirmed by 2 sources) [7]

MANILA -- With just a week to go before the Philippines' May 9 presidential election, a new poll shows that Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the country's late dictator, remains the front-runner. [8]

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[1] MM eurasiareview.com · 2026-03-27 · 85% match

The Trap Of Stagnation – OpEd

The Trap Of Stagnation – OpEd Introduction In spite of the massive systemic corruption on flood control projects in the Philippines in 2024, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (aka BBM) remains in power.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-10 · 75% match

Philippine Congress dismisses Marcos impeachment complaints

MANILA (Reuters) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. avoided impeachment on Tuesday, a largely expected outcome after allies in the lower house of Congress voted overwhelmingly to dismiss the complaints against him.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-24 · 65% match

Marcos' last chance to foil a Duterte comeback in the Philippines

Richard Heydarian is a senior lecturer at the Asian Center of the University of the Philippines and author of "The Indo-Pacific: Trump, China and the New Struggle for Global Mastery." OpinionMarcos' last chance to foil a Duterte comeback in the Phili

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-06-29 · 90% match

Philippine President Marcos needs to learn from father's mistakes

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the 64-year-old son of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, takes his oath as the country's 17th president on Thursday.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-07 · 75% match

Asia Stream: The Philippine Election -- Dynasty and Disinformation

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Every week, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of expert interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-25 · 75% match

Marcos officially declared Philippines' next president

MANILA -- Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the late Philippine dictator, on Wednesday was officially declared the country's next president.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-06-30 · 75% match

Marcos hails dictator father as he takes over Philippine presidency

MANILA -- Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of the late Philippine dictator, was sworn in as the country's 17th president on Thursday, completing the controversial family's political comeback after their ouster 36 years ago.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-02 · 75% match

'Bongbong' Marcos cements lead in Philippine presidential race

MANILA -- With just a week to go before the Philippines' May 9 presidential election, a new poll shows that Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of the country's late dictator, remains the front-runner.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-06-19 · 75% match

The oligarchs likely to benefit most under Bongbong Marcos

Alvin Camba is assistant professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver and a faculty affiliate at the Climate Policy Lab at Tufts University.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-12 · 75% match

For Bongbong, economic growth key to restoring Marcos family honor

CommentFor Bongbong, economic growth key to restoring Marcos family honor Philippines' president-elect must avoid crony capitalism and corruption Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. waves to his supporters at a rally on May 5.

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