What does Bongbong Marcos election mean for the Philippines? | In Focus
The still unofficial victory of Bongbong Marcos, son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, in the Philippine presidential election, is both comprehensive and complete. A family that had to flee the country is now back in power.\nFor those familiar with the country\u2019s politics, it doesn\u2019t come as a surprise. Powered by Facebook and other forms of social media, the narrative around the Marcos family was carefully altered over the years.\nBongbong replaces strongman President Roberto Duterte, a polarizing figure in the country\u2019s politics. Will Bongbong be like his father or Duterte in his political practice? Or will he prove to be a surprise package?\nThe Philippines, which has had a long-standing alliance with the United States, has to contend with an increasingly assertive China. What will be Bongbong\u2019s foreign policy?\nGuest: Ravi Velloor, Singapore-based columnist and Associate Editor of .The Straits Times\nHost: Amit Baruah, Senior Associate Editor, and former Southeast Asia Correspondent, The Hindu. \nEdited by Ranjani Srinivasan