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Rodrigo Duterte
Palace: No need for ICC as PH justice system is ‘functional’
inquirer.net - By: Darryl John Esguerra - Reporter / @DJEsguerraINQ INQUIRER.net / 03:17 PM March 19, 2019
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday reiterated that the Philippines does not need the International Criminal Court (ICC) as its “robust” and …
The Economist
Philippines
The president of the Philippines wants to rename his country
The Economist
RODRIGO DUTERTE, the perpetually disgruntled president of the Philippines, is unhappy about the name of his country. “I want to change it someday,” …
Legal Aid
IBP offers legal aid for prosecution of suspect in Lapu-Lapu schoolgirl slay
philstar.com - Kristine Joy Patag
MANILA, Philippines — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Cebu chapter said on Wednesday that they are ready to lend legal assistance in …
Philippines
Politika sa pamakak
philstar.com - Leo Lastimosa
Dihang nasakpan si Imee Marcos nga namakak sa pag-angkon nga gradwado siya sa University of the Philippines (UP) ug Princeton University, tungod sa …
Authoritarianism
Koko Pimentel: I can campaign with Imee, but…
inquirer.net - By: Maila Ager - Reporter / @MAgerINQ INQUIRER.net / 11:51 AM March 11, 2019
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte raises the hands of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-LABAN) candidates during the party’s campaign …
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Peace, noble, large male organ? Jury’s out on Duterte’s plan to rename Philippines as Maharlika
scmp.com - Alan Robles
Duterte seems bent on realising the dream of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and renaming the Philippines as ‘Maharlika’. But people can’t decide whether …
Leila de Lima
Duterte slurs vs Otso Diretso 'a good sign' - De Lima
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MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte's tirades against the opposition senatorial slate are "a good sign", detained Sen. Leila de Lima said …
Paul Manafort
Here is the "Blameless Life" of Paul Manafort
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“Don’t fool yourself, that money we have is blood money.”-- Andrea Manafort, daughter, March 2015. Since Paul Manafort is one of the major links …
Paul Manafort
Trump campaign ex-chief Manafort faces years in prison
abs-cbn.com - Sarah N. Lynch, Reuters
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Paul Manafort, U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, will be sentenced by a U.S. judge in Virginia on Thursday …
Philippines
Group tells public to vote for bets who include human rights agenda in their platforms
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MANILA, Philippines — The May midterm elections would give Filipinos an opportunity to prevent “further erosion” in the country’s democratic …
Imelda Marcos
Viral UP Law yearbook with Imee Marcos not from 1983
philstar.com - Patricia Lourdes Viray
MANILA, Philippines — The educational background of senatorial aspirant and Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos continues to be discussed despite …
College & University
College degree not needed to become senator, Sara tells Imee
abs-cbn.com - Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
ANTIPOLO - Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Tuesday said she told Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos that her experience as governor makes her …
Philippines
Fewer fires in Jan-Feb 2019, but more deaths recorded – BFP
inquirer.net - By: Christia Marie Ramos - Reporter / @CMRamosINQ INQUIRER.net / 06:41 PM March 03, 2019
MANILA, Philippines — The number of fires might have dropped in the first two months of 2019, compared to the same period last year. But the number …
Princeton University
Imee Marcos' UP law 'grad' a 'PR' stunt, late UP law dean's account shows
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MANILA - Administration-backed senatorial candidate Imee Marcos' supposed graduation ceremony at the University of the Philippines (UP) was a "bit of …
2019 Senatorial polls: Does a new kid on the block have a fighting chance?
abs-cbn.com - Edson Joseph Guido, Head, ABS-CBN Data Analytics Team
(EXCLUSIVE) It has long been an old boys’ club all right, but some changes have transpired in Philippine politics that saw fresh faces partly …
Rodrigo Duterte
Panelo: Duterte only casting doubt on alleged Marcos ill-gotten wealth not yet proven in court
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 1) — Malacañang said President Rodrigo Duterte is not going against court decisions saying the Marcoses amassed …
Philippines
From solidarity with Ressa ’86 to debunking Marcos, stand for human rights in the Philippines
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From Maria Ressa ’86 to Imee Marcos, Princeton University has been making headlines lately in the Philippines. The Daily Princetonian Editorial Board …
Rodrigo Duterte
No proof of Marcos ill-gotten wealth? Robredo tells Duterte to look at court decisions
abs-cbn.com - Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
MANILA - Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday said there should be no doubt on whether the Marcos family really amassed ill-gotten wealth, …
World Trade Center
Major gas leak stopped in Monterey
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The Grand Canyon becomes a national park, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album hits No. 1, a truck bomb explodes under the World Trade Center, and …
World Trade Center
Major gas leak closes road in Monterey
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The Grand Canyon becomes a national park, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album hits No. 1, a truck bomb explodes under the World Trade Center, and …
Monterey, CA
Magnitude 3.3 quake strikes South Monterey County
kion546.com - Brandon Castillo
Samuel Colt patents his revolver, the first black U.S. senator takes his seat, Muhammad Ali wins his first heavyweight title, and Ferdinand Marcos …
DC Comics
Briones: Remembering
sunstar.com.ph - Publio Briones
HAS it been 33 years already? My, my. How time flies. I find myself reminiscing about the past this time of the year maybe because I was witness to one …
USA TODAY
George Harrison
On this day Feb. 25: George Harrison born
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Highlights of this day in history: Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines; Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev denounces Josef Stalin; Samuel Colt patents the revolver; Muhammad Ali becomes world boxing champ;
EDSA People Power 33
abs-cbn.com - Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News
Jire Carreon, ABS-CBN News Posted at Feb 25 2019 12:33 PM Share Save Key personalities basked in confetti as they remembered the glorious moments of the …
Fake News
'Important for youth to use their voice vs threats to democracy'
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The fight to preserve the country's democracy continues even after the bloodless revolution 33 years ago. That's according to the Philippine …
The Daily Beast
Angola
How Manafort’s Work for the ‘Torturer’s Lobby’ Came Back to Haunt Him
The Daily Beast - Adam Rawnsley
Paul Manafort is going to prison for his work on behalf of the Ukrainian government, but his time as a member of “the torturer’s lobby” also helped …
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Japan
Why a Japanese WWII soldier refused to surrender for 29 years
bigthink.com - Matt Davis
Hiroo Onoda presenting his sword to the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Image source: Wikimedia Commons The holdouts continued to fight local …
Duterte should skip Edsa People Power events on Feb. 25 — Enrile
inquirer.net - By: Consuelo Marquez - Reporter / @CMarquezINQ INQUIRER.net / 03:00 PM February 23, 2019
MANILA, Philippines — When asked if President Rodrigo Duterte should skip the People Power Revolution events on Feb. 25, former Senate President Juan …
Philippines
Robredo on Duterte skipping People Power event: It’s his choice
inquirer.net - By: Stephanie M. Florida - Reporter / @stephfloridaINQ Inquirer Southern Luzon / 11:00 PM February 23, 2019
Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from a video posted on her Facebook timeline) NAGA CITY — Vice President Leni Robredo has no problem with President …
Otso
Bam Aquino: ‘Trolls at work to undermine Aquino legacy’
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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV lamented yesterday the existence of efforts to undermine the Aquino legacy, including that …