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The Trap Of Stagnation – OpEd Introduction In spite of the massive systemic corruption on flood control projects in the Philippines in 2024, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (aka BBM) remains in power. [1]

MANILA -- Just months before the COVID pandemic drew the curtain over our 'normal' lives, I received an intriguing phone call. (confirmed by 4 sources) [2]

MANILA — The Philippine government signed a peace accord with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group on Thursday, the culmination of years of negotiations and a significant political achievement for President Benigno Aquino III. [3]

MANILA -- Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, who succeeded Corazon Aquino to lead the country from 1992 to 1998 and pushed forward economic reforms, died Sunday at 94. (confirmed by 3 sources) [4]

MANILA — Just three years ago, a new car and an overseas holiday were unthinkable luxuries for J. Ante and her family of six. [5]

MANILA — Pope Francis called on the Philippine government on Friday to tackle corruption and hear the cries of the poor suffering from “scandalous social inequalities” in Asia’s most Catholic country. [6]

Criselda Yabes is a journalist based in the Philippines. She is author of "The Battle of Marawi," her 10th book, which was published last year. [7]

By JOHANNA SON Thursday, August 6, 2009 By JOHANNA SON Thursday, August 6, 2009 By JOHANNA SON Thursday, August 6, 2009 [8]

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[1] MM eurasiareview.com · 2026-03-27 · 50% match

The Trap Of Stagnation – OpEd

The Trap Of Stagnation – OpEd Introduction In spite of the massive systemic corruption on flood control projects in the Philippines in 2024, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (aka BBM) remains in power.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-06-28 · 60% match

Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino was the transitional leader Filipinos needed

MANILA -- Just months before the COVID pandemic drew the curtain over our 'normal' lives, I received an intriguing phone call.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-03-28 · 71% match

Philippines and Muslim Rebel Group Sign Peace Deal

MANILA — The Philippine government signed a peace accord with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group on Thursday, the culmination of years of negotiations and a significant political achievement for President Benigno Aquino III.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-08-01 · 67% match

Philippine ex-President Fidel Ramos dies at 94

MANILA -- Former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, who succeeded Corazon Aquino to lead the country from 1992 to 1998 and pushed forward economic reforms, died Sunday at 94.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-07-04 · 65% match

Economic Boom Spreads Wealth Wider in Philippines

MANILA — Just three years ago, a new car and an overseas holiday were unthinkable luxuries for J. Ante and her family of six.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-01-16 · 62% match

Pope Tells Philippines Leaders to End Corruption, Hear Cries of the Poor

MANILA — Pope Francis called on the Philippine government on Friday to tackle corruption and hear the cries of the poor suffering from “scandalous social inequalities” in Asia’s most Catholic country.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-07-06 · 57% match

'Noynoy' Aquino's death a chance to rekindle Philippine democracy

Criselda Yabes is a journalist based in the Philippines. She is author of "The Battle of Marawi," her 10th book, which was published last year.

[8] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 62% match

Cory Aquino: More than a President

By JOHANNA SON Thursday, August 6, 2009 By JOHANNA SON Thursday, August 6, 2009 By JOHANNA SON Thursday, August 6, 2009

[9] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 61% match

Aquino Sworn in as Philippine Leader

By OLIVER TEVES / AP WRITER Wednesday, June 30, 2010

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-11-01 · 56% match

Aquino’s Mr Clean Image Skewered by Philippine Pork Barrel Politics

MANILA — A scandal over lawmakers’ misuse of public funds has become the biggest crisis of Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s three-year rule, tainting his carefully crafted image as a corruption fighter and undermining his ability to push economi

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