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Dictator’s son, rights lawyer vie for Philippine presidency

Presidential candidate and boxing legend, Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao gestures to the crowd during their last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in General Santos city, southern Philippines. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo) Presidential candidate and boxing legend Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao gestures to the crowd during the last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in General Santos city, southern Philippines. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo) Presidential candidate, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, reacts to the crowd at their last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Paranaque city, Philippines. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Presidential candidate and incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo holds up a bunch of pink flowers while she is sung to on stage during her final campaign rally in Makati city, Philippines, Saturday, May 7, 2022. About 67 million registered Filipino voters will pick a new president on Monday, with Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, son and namesake of the ousted dictator leading pre-election surveys, and Robredo, who leads the opposition, as his closest challenger. (Leni Media Bureau via AP) FILE - Presidential candidate, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, poses with his family, from left, Simon, Vincent, wife Liza and Sandro during his last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" on May 7, 2022 in Paranaque city, Philippines. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File) Supporters hold Philippine flags during a fireworks display at the last campaign rally known as "Miting De Avance" for presidential candidate, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, and his team on May 7, 2022 in Paranaque city, Philippines. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A worker walks past computers at the command center of the church-backed election watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, PPCRV, in Manila, Philippines on May 6, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A passenger jeepney passes campaign posters outside a polling center in Manila, Philippines on May 6, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Election workers place signs outside a room at a polling center in Manila, Philippines on May 6, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Women walk past computers at the command center of the church-backed election watchdog Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting, PPCRV, in Manila, Philippines on May 6, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo and running mate Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan hold a Philippines sign during her presidential campaign rally in Pasay City, Philippines on April 23, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) A giant crowd gathers during the presidential campaign rally of Vice President Leni Robredo who is also celebrating her 57th birthday in Pasay City, Philippines on April 23, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Boxing legend and presidential candidate, senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao greets the crowd in Pasay city, Philippines on March 14, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Boxing legend and presidential candidate, senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao speaks to the crowd in Pasay city, Philippines on March 14, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Presidential hopeful, former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, greets to the crowd during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Philippines on April 13, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Vice President Leni Robredo, who is also celebrating her 57th birthday, addresses the crowd during a her presidential campaign rally in Pasay City, Philippines on April 23, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Presidential hopeful, former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, gestures as he greets the crowd during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Philippines on April 13, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Presidential candidate, current Vice President Leni Robredo greets supporters as a Philippine flag is waved during a campaign rally that coincides with her birthday in Pasay City, Philippines on April 24, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Presidential hopeful, former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator, talks to the crowd during a campaign rally in Quezon City, Philippines on April 13, 2022. The winner of May 9, Monday's vote will inherit a sagging economy, poverty and deep divisions, as well as calls to prosecute outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte for thousands of deaths as part of a crackdown on illegal drugs. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)