US, China congratulate Marcos Jr on Philippine presidential win | Al Jazeera

The United States and China have welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s presidential win in the Philippines, after the son of the country’s former dictator declared victory and pledged to be a leader “for all Filipinos”.

Philippines' ex-dictator Marcos to get 'hero's burial'

The Philippines' former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, accused of rampant corruption and atrocities against political opponents during his 20-year rule, is set to get a hero's burial after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of it despite much public opposition.