Campaigning for the Philippines' presidential election kicks off on Tuesday.
Filipinos will go to the polls in May to pick a new president to replace Rodrigo Duterte, whose term is due to end.
Four candidates are seen as the main contenders.
Former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the eldest son of the late former president Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the country under a dictatorship for over 20 years.
Leni Robredo is the country's Vice President and a human rights lawyer who has been critical of Duterte's authoritarian policies.
Francisco Domagoso is the mayor of Manila and a former actor.
Senator Manny Pacquiao is a former professional boxer.
The main election issues are Duterte's heavy-handed fight against illegal drugs and the country's relations with China amid heightening tensions over a territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is leading polls by a wide margin, as he touts his strong leadership.
Filipinos will go to the polls in May to pick a new president to replace Rodrigo Duterte, whose term is due to end.
Four candidates are seen as the main contenders.
Former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the eldest son of the late former president Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled the country under a dictatorship for over 20 years.
Leni Robredo is the country's Vice President and a human rights lawyer who has been critical of Duterte's authoritarian policies.
Francisco Domagoso is the mayor of Manila and a former actor.
Senator Manny Pacquiao is a former professional boxer.
The main election issues are Duterte's heavy-handed fight against illegal drugs and the country's relations with China amid heightening tensions over a territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is leading polls by a wide margin, as he touts his strong leadership.
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Philippines presidential election commences on Tuesday, with May polling for a new president to succeed Rodrigo Duterte. Four main contenders include: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the late dictator; Leni Robredo, current Vice President and human rights lawyer; Francisco Domagoso, Manila mayor and
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220208_01/
Date: Feb. 8, 2022
Created: 2022/02/08 19:30
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:58
Last Read: 2022/02/08 19:30