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The son of ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos runs for office

Ferdinand Bong-Bong Marcos Jr, the only son of the late Ferdinand Marcos

Ferdinand Bong-Bong Marcos Jr, the only son of the late Ferdinand Marcos Source: AAP / BULLIT MARQUEZ/AP

A reversal of fortunes is occurring for one of the world's most infamous families as Bong Bong Marcos runs to be elected president of the Philippines.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Source: SBS News


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A reversal of fortunes is occurring for one of the world's most infamous families as Bong Bong Marcos runs to be elected president of the Philippines.


This story was originally produced by Howard Johnson for the BBC World Service


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