Dynasty returns to power in Philippines

MANILA: Ferdinand Marcos, the son of the Philippine ruler overthrown in a popular uprising 36 years ago, was sworn in as the country’s president yesterday, promising to strive for unity and a better future, while praising his late father’s legacy.

Marcos, 64, won last month’s election in a landslide, capping off his wealthy family’s decades-long quest to regain the presidency and transform its image after it was driven out in 1986. Marcos jr thanked voters for giving him “the biggest electoral mandate in the history of Philippine democracy”.

Marcos jr said he would emulate his father’s achievements.