Imelda Marcos
Philippine former first lady Imelda Marcos (2nd R) and her daughter Imee Marcos (2nd L) gesture as they are proclaimed winners in the just concluded mid-term elections in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte province, north of Manila, on May 14, 2013, after their re-election as congresswoman and governor respectively. The family of dead dictator Ferdinand Marcos enjoyed easy wins in Philippine elections, official data showed on May 14, with his unrepentant 83-year-old wife leading the clan's political charge.
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I have been so misunderstood, and all because I wanted the best for my country
I believe my father and the [former] first lady [Ilocos Norte Representative Imelda Marcos] have, on many occasions, talked about what happened in the past
I’m actively seeking support of Imee Marcos and [former] first lady Imelda Marcos. We are hoping to meet with them soon [to ask for] their supportMore quotes »
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Filipino clans, celebrities dominate midterm polls
-- From Imelda Marcos to Manny Pacquiao, familiar names of Philippine political clans and celebrities dominated the ballots for Monday's congressional and local elections, which will gauge popular support for the president's anti-corruption drive and other Read more »
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Here Lies Love & Deaf Theater
Ruthie Ann Miles (center) and the cast of Here Lies Love (Joan Marcus) “ When you hear there’s a disco musical about Imelda Marcos, you think it's going to be about shoes. This week, two unique theater events. Kurt Andersen talks with Alex Timbers, direc from Studio 360 Read more »
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I Feel Pressured By Society To Watch "Girls"
Today is Lena Dunham’s 27th birthday so I thought I would take this opportunity to get something off my chest. Now, I am a fan of Lena Dunham the person. I think she is very talented and really driven to be doing so much at a young age. Acting, writing, from XO Jane Read more »
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Ex-Philippine president elected mayor of Manila
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former President Joseph Estrada was declared the winner of Manila's mayoral election on Tuesday, his first ballot victory since his ouster in a 2001 anti-corruption revolt and a possible prelude to a return to higher office. Es from FindLaw: AP News Read more »
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Marcos clan wins big in mid-term polls
MANILA, Philippines—The family of dead dictator Ferdinand Marcos enjoyed easy wins in the mid-term elections, official data showed Tuesday, with his unrepentant 83-year-old wife leading the clan’s political charge. Imelda Marcos captured more than 88 per from Inquirer Read more »
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Philippine leader seeks to cut short Marcos family revival
Pictures from around the country this week. Slideshow Former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos speaks to supporters while campaigning for midterm elections in Ilocos Norte province, bailiwick of her late husband dictator Ferdinand Marcos in northern Ph from Reuters Mobile Read more »
