Parliament of Republic of Philippines declared Ferdinand Romualdes Markos-mladshy Jr. the president

Parliament of Republic of Philippines proclaimed the former senator, the son of the former dictator Ferdinand Romualdes Markos-mladshy the 17th president of the republic, reports The Manila Times. According to final calculations of election commission, Ferdinand Romualdes Markos-mladshy Jr. or as him designate on Philippines, Bongbong, won presidential election, having collected 58,77% of votes. His next competitor Robredo Leni received more than two times less — 27,94%. The newspaper notes that counting of votes on these elections became the fastest for all history of the country — vote took place on May 9. The previous record was set up in 1998...