MANILA -- The Philippines' Commission on Elections on Thursday dismissed petitions to exclude front-runner Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from the country's presidential race on May 9.
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enjoys a commanding lead in the race to succeed President Rodrigo Duterte, according to recent polling. © Reuters
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