'Judge me not by my ancestors': Philippines election winner asks world to judge him by his own actions, not that of his family
You can now listen to Fox News articles!dictator Ferdinand Marcos vowed on Tuesday to work for all people after his stunning election victory, and told the world to judge him by his presidency, not his family's past.in recent history to win an outright majority in a Philippines presidential election, paving the way for a once unimaginable return to rule for the country's most notorious political dynasty.
Marcos' runaway victory in Monday's election now looks certain with 98% of the eligible ballots counted in an unofficial tally showing he has 31 million votes, double that of his nearest rival, Vice President Leni Robredo."This is a victory for all Filipinos, and for democracy," spokesman Rodriguez said."To those who voted for Bongbong, and those who did not, it is his promise to be a president for all Filipinos.
Marcos in his statement said he would begin delivering for the Filipino people and looked forward to working with international partners and organizations.
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