- The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appeared to have been elected Philippine president by a landslide.
- Marcos Jr has amassed a massive lead in the elections, ahead of rivals Vice President LeniRobredoand boxing great Manny Pacquiao.
- The next president will also likely face demands to prosecute outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of killings during his anti-drug crackdown.