JOURNEY TO UNITY Photos show the road to the presidency from the cusp of the campaign season to its fateful finale, capped with the canvassing of votes after the national and local elections on May 9, 2022. President-elect Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. makes history with over 31 million votes, the ‘third-highest mandate of 58.7 percent of votes in Philippine election history, next to Ramon Magsaysay’s 68.9 percent in 1953 and Manuel Quezon’s 67.9 percent in 1935.’ Marcos claims the highest position in the land with great expectations on the back of his numerous campaign promises, hinged on the central theme of unity. PHOTOS BY TMT PHOTOGRAPHERS AND FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
Incoming President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. promised to focus on the problems that threaten the country's food supply and stymied the growth of the farm sector for decades as he envisions a food-secure and resilient Philippines.