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Clash of clans as Philippine dynasties, famous names square off in midterm polls
… years, where Filipinos vote for 12 out of 24 senate seats, over … pronounced in an election,” veteran Filipino campaign strategist Alan German told … person in the Philippines, who once served as Senate president. His wife Cynthia …
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Senate at a ‘new low’ as candidacy filing period ends
… . In Davao City in southern Philippines, former president Rodrigo R. Duterte is … , they would join the Senate minority. The Senate minority is currently composed … said in Filipino after filing his CoC at the Manila Hotel. “We …
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‘Son of God’ pastor registers from jail to run for Philippines senate election
… Pasig City jail, Metro Manila, and is facing charges … adviser to the former president Rodrigo Duterte. Photograph: … Politicians have previously run senate campaigns while facing criminal … charges pending in the Philippines before any possible extradition …
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Stunning Belize Estate in San Ignacio Suburb on 120 acres
Unique Estate in San Ignacio Suburb. Perched on 120 acres of gently undulating terrain. English speaking tropical country of Belize, Framadani Estate SAN IGNACIO, BELIZE, October 8, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Perched on 120 acres of gently …
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Saudi Arabia Executes Filipino Convict Despite Presidential Plea From Phillipines Government
… despite efforts by the Philippines to prevent the execution … the development noted. Philippine President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and … death penalty against the Filipino was handed down with … Foreign Affairs in Manila said the Philippine government provided …
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Quiboloy to run for Senate
MANILA, Philippines — A detained Philippine pastor who is also wanted … ;s senate elections. Apollo Quiboloy, an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte …
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S Korea piles in with US in arming up the Philippines
MANILA – The Philippines and South Korea elevated ties to a strategic partnership, Manila … its liberal predecessor under President Moon Jae-in … , including escorting Philippine resupply missions to … repeated clashes between Filipino and Chinese maritime …
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Saudi Arabia executes Philippines national for murder as kingdom sets grim record
… nonprofit group Reprieve. The Filipino was arrested for murder … penalty last year, a Philippine official said. The … without providing further details. Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr said … The foreign office said Manila exhausted all remedies to …
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Not in Senate: Magalong seeks 3rd term as Baguio mayor
BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong put an end to speculation about his Senate candidacy on the last day of filing, Tuesday, October 8, by formally filing for his third and final bid as mayor of Baguio. Running under the banner of the Good …
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Philippine, US military continue delivering aid to ‘Julian’-hit Batanes
BAGUIO CITY — Filipino troopers from the Northern Luzon … 2014, the EDCA allows the Philippines and the U.S. to … while achieving modernization goals. The Philippines maintains full sovereignty and responsibility …
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Saudi Arabia executes Filipino despite Manila appeals
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said his government … return for forgiveness of the Filipino, and so the execution proceeded … body back to the Philippines. Millions of Filipinos work overseas – with …
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Pastor wanted by the FBI for sex trafficking registers for Philippine senate elections
… currently detained in Manila and facing charges … ;God-centred, Philippine-centred and Filipino-centred", Mr … Earlier this week, former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte registered his … Running for the Philippine senate while facing criminal probes …
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Philippines, China trade blame in latest South China Sea spat
BEIJING/MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines accused China… measures". The Philippine fisheries bureau said its … reach the Philippine civilian boats." The Philippine vessels were … , Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. The incident …
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Chinese vessels deploy water cannons against Philippine civilian boats
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Coast Guard vessels fired water cannons at Philippine boats near … month standoff between Chinese and Philippine forces in 2012. The … ground“ of Filipinos, Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, but upheld Philippine jurisdiction over …
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Ex-COA commissioner Heidi Mendoza launches Senate bid, advocates for budget literacy
MANILA, Philippines — Heidi Mendoza, a former Commission … , is vying for a Senate seat after filing her certificate … pass legislation that will teach Filipinos about the government’s … funds, which are under the president’s office. RELATED: Unprogrammed funds …
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Pastor wanted by U.S. for sex trafficking to run for Philippine senate
… senate elections. Apollo Quiboloy, an ally of former president … is currently detained in Manila and facing charges of … God and our beloved Philippines," lawyer Mark Christopher … "God-centered, Philippine-centred and Filipino-centred", Tolentino …
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4 nabbed, P3.7-M shabu seized in Manila buy-bust
… a sting operation in Tondo, Manila on Sunday (Oct. 6, 2024 … . (Photo courtesy of PNP DEG) MANILA – Police officers arrested four suspected … in Tondo, Manila on Sunday. In a report Monday, Philippine National Police …
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Filipino executed for murder of Saudi national: DFA
… (File logo) MANILA – A Filipino national was executed in … Philippine News Agency. De Vega did not identify the Filipino … reiterated that the Philippine government extended all possible … assistance throughout the proceedings. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr …
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Detained Philippine pastor Apollo Quiboloy to run for senate
In May 2022, Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada won a senate seat while on trial for corruption. He took up the post and was acquitted in January. Another was rights campaigner Leila de Lima, who spent the majority of her six-year senate term in prison after …
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Saudi Arabia executes Filipino convict despite presidential appeal
… Filipino citizen convicted of murder despite years of efforts by the Philippines … presidential appeal, officials said Monday. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and other … , including the identity of the Filipino and the nature of the …
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