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Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks to the media after filing his certificate of candidacy to join the May 2022 presidential race at Sofitel Harbor Garden Tent in Pasay City, the Philippines, Oct. 6, 2021. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the only son of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, on Tuesday announced his plan to run for the top post in the 2022 elections. Marcos is the standard-bearer of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas, a three-year-old political party that he chairs. He did not announce the running mate. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)