Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted dictator, was sworn in as Philippine president Thursday in one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history.

Dictator's son Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippines 17th president

The son of the Philippines' late dictator Ferdinand Marcos will be sworn in as president today (Thursday). Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, has scored landslide victory in the last month elections.

Philippine Presidential Inauguration: Marcos Jr to take oath in a public event today

Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippines 17th president

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