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Finally: Imelda Marcos found guilty of graft, sentenced to prison
The Philippines’ anti-corruption court on November 9 ordered the arrest of former first lady Imelda Marcos (89) after finding her guilty on seven counts...
Duterte to offer Cabinet post to Communist party founder
Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte will offer a Cabinet post to the exiled founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines, Jose Maria Sison, and...
Philippines: How rich are the 2016 presidential candidates?
While there’s a lot of time before 2016 Presidential Elections in the Philippines, everyone is looking for more information on the candidates. Thus far,...
Obama in the Philippines from Oct. 11-12
US President Barack Obama is expected to arrive in Manila on October 11 for a two-day visit, both governments announced on September 14.
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Aquino stronger after Philippine polls
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III secured big wins in mid-term elections seen as vital to his ambitious reform agenda. However, the success of graft-tainted...
Joseph Estrada declared Manila mayor
Former Philippine President Joseph Estrada has been declared mayor of Manila on May 14 in what was his first elected post since he was...
Philippines: The return of Imelda Marcos
Imelda Marcos, 84, widow of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is running for re-election to Congress in the May 13 Philippine mid-term elections in...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...