Rappler Recap: In campaign kickoff, Marcos tells voters not to choose pro-China, drug war past

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. makes a case for his 12-person Bagong Alyansa slate — no OJTs, just experience. Marcos also frames the election as a choice — between his "Bagong Pilipinas" and a Philippines led by those who applaud China and endorse bloodshed in the streets. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/marcos-jr-senate-bets-kick-off-campaign-period-2025/