How will Ferdinand Marcos Jr lead the Philippines?

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2 years ago

July 26, 2022

Omer Kablan

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is the son of a Phillipines ruler who was overthrown 36 years ago after a popular uprising and now as the President, he has promised unity and a better future for the country.

Marcos Jr won the recent election by a landslide.

He thanked his voters for giving him quote “the biggest electoral mandate in the history of Philippine democracy”.

The elder Ferdinand Marcos ruled for two decades from the mid 1960’s onwards, half of which was under martial law.

During his reign thousands of his opponents were jailed, killed or had disappeared.

And the family name became one linked to cronyism, an extravagant lifestyle and embezzlement.

The Marcos family denies any form of embezzlement or fraud.

And Marcos Jr says he’s here to lead the country to the future and not dwell on the past

But he did defend his father’s legacy and has praised him.

Marcos campaigned on the slogan “together, we shall rise again”

And has vowed to deliver jobs and bring down prices in a country of 110 million people, of whom nearly %25 percent live on less than $2 a day.

But he does have his critics.

Whether you like him or not, he is now the most important political figure in the Philippines.

And can lead the country in the direction he promises or towards what his family name still implies for many in the country.

Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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