Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who began his term as president of the Philippines on Thursday, invoked his father’s legacy as he promised he would deliver for the country.
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Crucial to Marcos Jr’s success was an alliance with Duterte’s daughter Sara, who secured the vice-presidential post with more votes than him, and the backing of rival dynasties.

Protesters took to the streets of Manila as the president-elect, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, and vice president-elect, Sara Duterte, were due to take office after winning landslide victories in last month's elections

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