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Marcos Jr. won Philippine presidency, unofficial count shows

A protester holds a slogan that reads, "Return what you stole," during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question legitimacy of the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester speaks during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists sing during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists face riot police during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo reacts as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside their headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside his headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Women read newspapers showing a headline story on Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as they celebrate outside their headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside his headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate along a street in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A man displays his tattoos from top; Ferdinand Marcos, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as he passes by BBM headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan that reads, "Return what you stole," during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question legitimacy of the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester speaks during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists sing during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists face riot police during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo reacts as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside their headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside his headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Women read newspapers showing a headline story on Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as they celebrate outside their headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside his headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate along a street in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A man displays his tattoos from top; Ferdinand Marcos, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as he passes by BBM headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan that reads, "Return what you stole," during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question legitimacy of the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester speaks during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists sing during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists face riot police during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo reacts as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside their headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside his headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Women read newspapers showing a headline story on Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as they celebrate outside their headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate outside his headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. flash the victory sign as they celebrate along a street in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A man displays his tattoos from top; Ferdinand Marcos, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as he passes by BBM headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Marcos Jr.'s apparent landslide victory in the Philippine presidential election is giving rise to immediate concerns about a further erosion of democracy in the region, and could complicate American efforts to blunt growing Chinese influence and power in the Pacific. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan that reads, "Return what you stole," during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question legitimacy of the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester speaks during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo reacts as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists sing during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists face riot police during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this image from video posted on the Bongbong Marcos Facebook page, presidential candidate and former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues a statement to the media on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Manila, Philippines. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (Bongbong Marcos Facebook page via AP) A protester holds a slogan that reads, "Return what you stole," during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question legitimacy of the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester speaks during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo reacts as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) Students and activists hold slogans during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists sing during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A protester holds a slogan during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Students and activists face riot police during a rally in front of the office of the Commission on Elections as they question the results of the presidential elections in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday May 10, 2022. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this image from video posted on the Bongbong Marcos Facebook page, presidential candidate and former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues a statement to the media on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Manila, Philippines. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (Bongbong Marcos Facebook page via AP) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo talks as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) A man votes at a polling center Monday, May 9, 2022 in Quezon City, Philippines. Filipinos were voting for a new president Monday, with the son of an ousted dictator and a champion of reforms and human rights as top contenders in a tenuous moment in a deeply divided Asian democracy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Police and navy personnel try to control a crowd outside a polling station as they try to enter to cast their votes in the Tondo district of Manila, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) FILE - Presidential candidate, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, reacts to the crowd at their last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Paranaque city, Philippines. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File) In this image from video posted on the Bongbong Marcos Facebook page, presidential candidate and former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues a statement to the media on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Manila, Philippines. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (Bongbong Marcos Facebook page via AP) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo talks as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) A man votes at a polling center Monday, May 9, 2022 in Quezon City, Philippines. Filipinos were voting for a new president Monday, with the son of an ousted dictator and a champion of reforms and human rights as top contenders in a tenuous moment in a deeply divided Asian democracy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Police and navy personnel try to control a crowd outside a polling station as they try to enter to cast their votes in the Tondo district of Manila, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) FILE - Presidential candidate, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, reacts to the crowd at their last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Paranaque city, Philippines. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File) In this image from video posted on the Bongbong Marcos Facebook page, presidential candidate and former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues a statement to the media on Monday, May 9, 2022 in Manila, Philippines. The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 “People Power” pro-democracy revolt that booted his father into global infamy. (Bongbong Marcos Facebook page via AP) Police and navy personnel try to control a crowd outside a polling station as they try to enter to cast their votes in the Tondo district of Manila, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) People vote at a multipurpose hall and worship area that is used as a polling center in Quezon City, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) In this photo provided by the Office of the Vice President, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo gestures as she gives a post-election statement from her home in Magarao, Camarines Norte, eastern Philippines Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. Marcos Jr. had votes, far ahead of his closest challenger Robredo, a champion of human rights. (Office of the Vice President via AP) People wait in line to vote at a school used as a polling station at Tondo district in Manila, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. arrive at his headquarters on Monday May 9, 2022 in Manila, Philippines. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president today, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters flash signs as they arrive at the headquarters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. in Mandaluyong, Philippines late Monday, May 9, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A supporter waves a flag as they arrive at the headquarters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. in Mandaluyong, Philippines late Monday May 9, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. arrive at his headquarters on Monday May 9, 2022 in Manila, Philippines. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president today, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters cheer as they arrive at the headquarters of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. in Mandaluyong, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. The son and namesake of ousted Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos took a commanding lead in an unofficial vote count in Monday's presidential election in the deeply divided Asian democracy. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) People wait in line to vote at a school used as a polling station in Tondo district of Manila, Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, looks at the receipt after voting at a polling center in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, northern Philippines on Monday, May 9, 2022. Filipinos were voting for a new president Monday, with the son of an ousted dictator and a champion of reforms and human rights as top contenders in a tenuous moment in a deeply divided Asian democracy. (AP Photo)
Marcos Jr. won Philippine presidency, unofficial count shows