Philippines Elections: Marcos tells the world to judge him based on his deeds, not his family’s history

After his surprise election victory on Tuesday, the son of the notorious late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos vowed to work for all people, telling the world to judge him by his presidency, not his family’s history.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., sometimes known as “Bongbong,” has become the first candidate in recent history to win an outright majority in a Philippine presidential election, opening the path for the country’s most notorious political dynasty’s seemingly unthinkable return to power.

According to a statement from Marcos’ publicist Vic Rodriguez, “Judge me not by my ancestry, but by my actions.”

Marcos and his family escaped to Hawaii following a 1986 “people power” rebellion that ended his father’s 20-year dictatorial dictatorship, and he has served in congress and the senate since his return to the Philippines in 1991.

With 98 percent of eligible ballots counted in an unofficial tally showing Marcos has 31 million votes, more than double that of his nearest challenger, Vice President Leni Robredo, his landslide victory in Monday’s election seemed all but assured.

The official outcome should be available before the end of the month. “This is a win for all Filipinos and democracy,” added spokesman Rodriguez.

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