Marcos, Sara Duterte and Philippines
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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained at The Hague over his drug war that killed thousands, has been elected mayor of his family's stronghold, according to early, partial results.
Philippine voters delivered a blow to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and a boost to the controversial Duterte clan, whose performance in midterm elections Monday shows they may have a chance to regain the nation’s highest office in 2028.
Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and CEO of Rappler discusses the role technology plays in disseminating misinformation in the Philippines Midterm elections, and compares the acts of violence under the two most recent administrations,
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GMA Network on MSNMarcos not pushing for Sara Duterte's impeachment trial in Senate —PalacePresident Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. is not pushing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate, Malacañang said Wednesday.During a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty.
Counting has begun following the Philippines’ midterm elections, which could decide the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte as she feuds with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Cebu Daily News on MSNSara Duterte denies allegations of plot to assassinate MarcosVice President Sara Duterte on Friday categorically dismissed the complaints of inciting to sedition and grave threats filed against her by the National Bureau of Investigation, which accused her of allegedly plotting to kill President Marcos,
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The Manila Times on MSNDuterte win 'clear mandate' for his return, lawyer saysRODRIGO Duterte's overwhelming victory in the Davao City mayoral race signals a total rejection of the Marcos administration's efforts to erase the former president's legacy, according to his lead counsel before the International Criminal Court (ICC),
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Inquirer.net on MSNDuterte allies to form ‘solid bloc’ in Senate, says Dela RosaWill the “Duterte bloc” join the opposition or the majority group in the Senate? It’s all still up in the air, as far as Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is concerned. “I don’t know. Everything can be discussed.