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Imelda Marcos at peace with herself, not her critics

AFP Global Edition 61 days ago

In an extraordinary world described by Imelda Marcos, the end of the Cold War began with an adoring Chinese leader's kiss of her hand. Her famous extravagance was actually a sacrifice to inspire the poor masses of the Philippines. And her husband, ...

Philippines' ruling party names Teodoro as presidential candidate

AFP Asian Edition 69 days ago

The Philippines' ruling coalition on Wednesday named Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro as its candidate for next year's presidential election, setting up an intriguing showdown against his cousin. The announcement by the Lakas-Kampi-CMD coalition effectively rules out opposition fears that President Gloria Arroyo ...

Angry protests as Manila honours Imelda Marcos

AFP Asian Edition 74 days ago

The government-run Cultural Centre of the Philippines held a special "gala tribute" for former first lady Imelda Marcos on Friday, despite angry protests that she should not be honoured. Marcos, widow of deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos, arrived for the gala opening in ...

Aquino's son declares Philippines presidential run

AFP Global Edition 76 days ago

The son of late Philippine leader Corazon Aquino called Wednesday for another round of "people power" as he announced he would run for president to continue his mother's work. Vowing to fight against corruption in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation, Benigno Aquino ...

Late Philippine leader's son running for president

AP News 76 days ago

Son of late Philippine leader Corazon Aquino declares presidential candidacy for 2010 vote The son of late Philippine leader Corazon "Cory" Aquino announced Wednesday he will run for president next year to continue the legacy of his mother, who became the country's ...

Philippines' "Noynoy" Aquino to run for president

Reuters US Online Report World News 76 days ago

MANILA (Reuters) - The son of former Philippine President Cory Aquino, heroine of the 1986 "People Power" movement, said on Wednesday he would run for president, putting him among the front-runners for next May's election. While economists have applauded Senator Benigno "Noynoy" ...

Aquino's son to run for president in Philippines

AFP Global Edition 77 days ago

Benigno Aquino called Wednesday for another round of Philippines people power as he announced he would run for president to continue the work of his famed mother who overthrew dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Vowing to fight against corruption that pervades the impoverished Southeast ...

Aquino's son to run for Philippines president

AFP Asian Edition 77 days ago

Benigno Aquino announced on Wednesday he would run for president of the Philippines in next year's polls, looking to continue the work of his famous mother who overthrew dictator Ferdinand Marcos. "I am accepting the responsibility to continue this nation's fight. I ...

Aquino son sets sights on building Philippine dynasty

AFP Asian Edition 83 days ago

The son of late Philippines democracy icon Corazon Aquino looks set to run for president, hoping to capture his mother's magic and build yet another political dynasty in the Southeast Asian nation. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has emerged as a shock early ...

Imelda Marcos dreams of return to power

AFP Global Edition 85 days ago

Twenty years after the death of her controversial husband, former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos still dreams of a return to power but this time with her son as president. "Yes, I am egging him... I am practically pushing him to run ...

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