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‘Bongbong’ Marcos: How a dictator’s son swept to power

‘Bongbong’ Marcos: How a dictator’s son swept to power

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‘Bongbong’ Marcos: How a dictator’s son swept to power

FromThe Story

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Marcos name became infamous around the world when the Filipino dictator and his flamboyant family were forced out of office in the 1980s. So when the Philippines inaugurated Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr as its new president last month, it raised more than a few eyebrows… This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:- Richard Lloyd Parry, Asia Editor, The Times.- Richard Heydarian, Polytechnic University of the Philippines.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: CSPAN, AP, UNTV, Hawaii News Now, ABC News Nightline, Manilla Bulletin Online. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jul 11, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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