Marcos Jr. poised to win as millions begin voting in Philippines presidential polls
, the 64-year-old namesake son of a deposed dictator, will win more than half the votes to become the first presidential candidate to secure an absolute majority in decades.
Popularly known as Bongbong, Marcos Jr. is the son of former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., who ruled the country with an iron fist for two decades until he was overthrown in 1986 following mass protests. During the campaign, Marcos has tried to recast his father's legacy asRobredo, a 57-year-old lawyer and economist, will need a low turnout or a late surge of support to score an upset.
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