What the clamor for a Duterte run tells about us Filipinos

Permission to post: Veronica Uy, InterAksyon.com The online news portal of TV5 For the upcoming elections, I will not be overwhelmed by disappointment and frustration.  Instead, this attitude: No one and nothing’s perfect. Not the candidates, not the Philippine political...

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Supporters pledge P1Billion for Duterte, No Strings Attached

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—They are not expecting anything in return, not even publicity. All they want is a crime-free, drug-free, corruption-free and rebellion-free Philippines. “They” are a group of Filipino businessmen who believe Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s policies...

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The 50 richest people in the Philippines in 2013

MANILA, Philippines - Who is the richest man in the Philippines? Forbes magazine has released its list of top 50 richest people in the Philippines. On top for the sixth straight year is mall tycoon Henry Sy, with a $12 billion net worth - a $2.9 billion increase from a year ago. Here's...

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