Imelda Marcos
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...
Rosmah dwarfs Imelda in the kleptocracy department
Malaysian police have seized 284 boxes of designer handbags and 72 bags of cash, jewelry and watches after raiding Kuala Lumpur properties linked to...
Marcos opponents want buried dictator’s remains exhumed
Protesters in the Philippines launched legal action on November 21 to exhume the body of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, just three days after his...
Philippines seeks public help in search for Imelda’s treasures
The Philippine government plans to launch a website next month to collect hints and tips from the public on the whereabouts of about 200...
Long-missing Goya painting found in Imelda Marcos’ collection
A rare artwork by 19-century Spanish painter Francisco de Goya has been found in the collection of Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the...
Obscure life of Philippines’ ex-dictator Marcos exposed
New secret documents revealed by whistleblower platform Wikileaks show the ostentatious display of wealth and the obscure sense of humour of former Philippine President...
Marcos clan enjoys easy wins
Election commission data on May 14 showed that the clan of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos won big in the country's mid-term elections held...
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...
Phil polls live: Aquino’s reforms get tested
Some 52 million registered voters are expected to head to the polls today, May 13, to vote for over 18,000 positions in what is...
Philippine polls feature rogue candidates
The Philippine mid-term elections being held on May 13 are seen as a mandate for President Benigno Aquino's reform agenda. Voters are choosing more...
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...
Upcoming Philippine elections a personal affair
In the May 13 midterm elections in the Philippines, involving congressional, local and provincial candidates, 12 of the top 20 senatorial candidates are part of political dynasties, Justin Calderon found out.
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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...