Prospect of Marcos revival looms as Philippines votes for new president

MANILA - The Philippines votes on Monday (May 9) in its most divisive presidential election in decades, with the prospect of ...

‘Our blood is boiling’: Victims angry as son of dictator closes in on Philippine presidency

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May 6, 2022

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MANILA - Former political prisoner Cristina Bawagan still has the dress she wore the day she was arrested, tortured and ...

Ramos-Horta declares victory in Timor-Leste presidential election

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April 21, 2022

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DILI — Independence leader and Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta has declared victory in Timor-Leste's presidential election, saying on Thursday (April 21) ...

Timor-Leste’s Ramos-Horta takes commanding lead in presidential vote

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April 21, 2022

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DILI - Timor-Leste's independence leader and Nobel laureate Jose Ramos-Horta is set to be the country's next president, with the ...

Timor-Leste presidential election headed for April run-off

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March 22, 2022

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DILI - The top two candidates in Timor-Leste's presidential poll on Tuesday (March 22) appeared set for a second round next ...

In Japan, relief as South Korea votes in Yoon Suk-yeol as president

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was quick to congratulate Yoon Suk-yeol for his victory in Wednesday’s presidential election in South ...

Leader of South Korea’s ruling party attacked ahead of presidential election

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March 7, 2022

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SEOUL - The chief of South Korea's ruling party was admitted to hospital on Monday (March 7) after being hit on ...

Philippines poll body rejects petition to bar Marcos Jr from presidential race

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January 19, 2022

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MANILA - The Philippines' election commission on Monday (Jan 17) threw out a petition seeking to bar the son of ...

Philippine leader Duterte’s preferred successor quits presidential race

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November 30, 2021

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MANILA - Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte's preferred successor, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, announced on Tuesday (Nov 30) he was dropping out of ...