Early Philippines election results show a likely win for Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

The World

Results are coming in after a turbulent day at the polls from the presidential elections in the Philippines. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr., son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is expected to win the presidency; and Sara Duterte, daughter of the controversial current president Rodrigo Duterte, is expected to become vice president. Ashley Westerman reports from Manila on popular opinion, election day concerns and what the results could mean for the future of the Philippines.

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