PHILIPPINES POLITICS
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Politics
The brutal murder showing the risk of Philippine politics
By Federico Segarra Manila, 18 (EFE).- The recent assassination of a Philippine governor after an assault in broad daylight, in…
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Human Interest
Farewell FVR: Tributes to ex-president, Philippines ‘symbol of stability’
Manila, Aug 4 (EFE).- Philippines leaders Thursday paid glowing tributes to the former president, Fidel V. Ramos, who died over…
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Politics
Ex-Philippines president Fidel Ramos, who helped overthrow Marcos, dies
Manila, Jul 31 (EFE).- Former Philippines president Fidel Ramos, who played a key role in ousting dictator Ferdinand Marcos, died…
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Politics
Philippines presidential son elected senior House leader
Manila, July 26 (EFE).- As the Marcos family strengthens its hold on the Philippines Congress, the House of Representatives chose…
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Politics
Duterte runs for senate, avoids vice presidency clash with daughter
Bangkok, Nov 15 (EFE).- Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to run for the senate in the 2022 elections, thus…
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Politics
Duterte’s daughter to run for Philippines vice presidency
Bangkok, Nov 13 (EFE).- The eldest daughter of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will run for the country’s vice presidency in…
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Politics
Duterte, Pacquiao vie for Philippine ruling party’s control
Bangkok, Aug 30 (EFE).- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and ex-world boxing champion compatriot Manny Pacquiao, former allies, face each other…
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Pacquiao elected president of Duterte’s ruling party
Manila, Dec 3 (efe-epa).- World champion boxer and Philippines senator Manny Pacquiao has been elected president of the ruling PDP-Lanban…
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Politics
Is Duterte behind calls for ‘revolutionary government’ in the Philippines?
By Sara Gomez Armas Manila, Aug 27 (efe-epa).- Amid a serious health and economic crisis due to the Covid-19 crisis…
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Politics
Populism and popularity: 4 years of Duterte at the Philippines’ helm
By Sara Gomez Armas Manila, Jun 30 (efe-epa).- Investigated by the UN and the International Criminal Court, President Rodrigo Duterte…
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