Philippines’ Marcos orders aid for typhoon-struck areas, five reported dead
Bulacan, Philippines Reuters Philippine authorities rushed on Monday to distribute aid to thousands of evacuees after typhoon Noru made landfall in the capital and northern provinces, leaving at least five dead and many areas flooded. Sustained winds of 185 kilometres per hour hit the main island of Luzon at the weekend, prompting authorities to shut […]
Justice elusive decades after martial law, say Filipino victims
Manila, Philippines AP Survivors of torture and other atrocities under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos on Wednesday marked his martial law declaration 50 years ago by pressing their demand for justice and apology from his son – now the country’s President in a stunning reversal of fortunes for the once reviled family. Activists held street protests, […]
“Protect the truth”: A Marcos return in Philippines triggers fear for history
Manila, PhilippinesReuters Books about the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his brutal era of martial law are flying off the shelves, spurred by “panic buying” after his son and namesake won a 9th May presidential election. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr’s, presidency, set to begin on 30th June, has many people worried about losing access […]
Philippines marks Marcos overthrow as son homes in on presidency
Manila, PhilippinesReuters Thousands of Filipinos gathered on Friday to mark the anniversary of a “People Power” uprising against late dictator Ferdinand Marcos – with a new Marcos era potentially just 10 weeks away. Thirty-six years after his father was overthrown and driven into exile, Ferdinand Marcos, Jr, is a runaway leader in opinion polls for […]