Incoming Philippine leader will rely greatly on deputy

Significance

He won the May 9 presidential election and his running mate Sara Duterte secured victory in the vice-presidential poll. Marcos has already announced several cabinet picks. Separately, the results of the Congressional elections mean that the incoming administration should command supermajorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Impacts

• Marcos will be under pressure to reduce the fiscal deficit.
• Initiatives designed to ensure accountability for corruption and human rights violations will likely weaken.
• Dynastic politics will grow stronger.