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Dictator’s son a front-runner as Filipinos elect next leader

Supporters of presidential candidate, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator cheer as they wait for the last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" on May 7, 2022 in Paranaque city, Philippines. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

A picture of Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo is seen as supporters wave their mobile phones and flags during her presidential campaign rally in Pasay City, Philippines on April 23, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Dictator’s son a front-runner as Filipinos elect next leader