Race for Philippines presidency

A world-famous boxer, an actor and the son of a former dictator are among the main candidates running to replace authoritarian firebrand Rodrigo Duterte as president of the Philippines


Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., 64
Son and namesake of Ferdinand Marcos, brutal former dictator who was forced from power in 1986. Marcos Jr. has vowed to offer “unifying” brand of leadership
Clear frontrunner in polls, boosted by massive social media campaign and formidable alliance with vice-presidential candidate Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing president
 
Leni Robredo, 56
Vice-president and only female candidate. Former lawyer and human rights advocate wants
“pink revolution” to restore family values and rule of law

Isko Moreno, 47
Manila City mayor grew up in slums and scavenged for food before becoming film star in 1990s. Born Francisco Domagoso, but better known by his screen name
 
Manny Pacquiao, 43
Boxing legend won 12 major titles and is known to fans as “Pac-Man”. Elected to Senate in 2016, Pacquiao pledges to fight poverty and corruption
       

Sources: Reuters, BBC, AFP 
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