Philippine dictator son's presidential run triggers protests

13 Sept 09:46 Key points summarised by AI

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., son of the late Philippine dictator, officially registered his candidacy for the 2022 presidential elections, aiming to unite the nation.
His presidential bid immediately ignited protests from human rights activists and martial law victims who vehemently condemned the Marcos family's return to power.
Protesters, recalling widespread abuses under Marcos Sr.'s martial rule, vowed to campaign against Marcos Jr. and highlighted the unaddressed historical injustices.
The Marcos family's political comeback, decades after the dictator's ouster for corruption and human rights violations, continues to deeply divide the Philippines.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.