Ashley Westerman

Ashley Westerman, a freelance reporter in the Philippines, sheds light on the recent election of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the infamous dictator. They discuss the family's efforts to reshape historical narratives and the controversial use of social media for image rehabilitation. The conversation highlights the political dynamics influenced by figures like Sara Duterte Carpio, the mixed perceptions of the Marcos legacy, and the implications of Bongbong Marcos's victory for democracy in the Philippines.