Why the current President found it necessary to once again denounce old Philippine Dictator Marcos

Manila (dpa) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino urged voters not to forget the hardships suffered under Ferdinand Marcos, on the 30th anniversary of the late dictator’s ouster during a mass uprising, and ahead of elections set for May. Aquino denied that the era was a golden age for the country, as claimed by Marcos supporters. He…

BANGKOK, Thailand — Around the world, she is known as greed personified. And now some of her finest jewels will be sold to buyers eager to own a bit of her glittering plunder. The Philippines just approved the auction of tiaras, necklaces, gems and watches valued at roughly $21 million. A beautiful collection, perhaps, but tainted…