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Vol. 61 No. 40 May 12-18, 2022
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MARCOS, DUTERTE WIN, START SHAPING GOV’T Cloud hangs over Marcos’ apparent win By Be�ng Laygo Dolor, Editor
MANILA – He may have won, but can he rule? This is the question facing Ferdinand Marcos Jr., whose apparent victory in this week’s presidential election was not immediately recognized by Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Francisco Pangilinan. Robredo told her followers to respect the final results, even as PanBy Jun Nucum and Angelo Lopez gilinan noted that there were questions regarding the early release of SAN FRANCISCO - Fili- sulate General in San Francisco THE WINNERS: Leading presiden�al candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the unofficial vote count. Page 10 pino voters turned out in record reported. vice presiden�al candidate Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio. Both have senumber for the overseas absenProtesters, however, marred cured unprecedent over 31 million votes each. tee voting, the Philippine Con- the election process Page 8
Big absentee voting turnout noted as FilAm groups protest
Election unprecedented; Robin, Loren lead Senate race By ALFRED GABOT, Editor-in-Chief
MANILA – In an unprecedented election which was first for the country under the COVID-19 pandemic, former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. emerged as the winner in the presidential election based SC upholds anti-terrorism on unoffi cial votes count garnering more than 31 million law with finality, petitions junked votes, the highest in history. Marcos’ runningmate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio also won by a mile in the vice presidential race getting also more than 31 million votes in the Page 9 unofficial count.
US contratulates Marcos, eyes security ties
WASHINGTON - the United States will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. but warned on human rights issues. Reports from Washington D.C. showed that in a congratulatory message, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that “we look forward to working with President-elect Marcos to strengthen the enduring alliance between the United States and the Philippines.” Page 8
US eyes renewed ties with new PHL admin; lady American ambassador due in Manila By Jeanne Michael Penaranda
WASHINGTON/MANILA – The United States government said it would renew its “special partnership” with the Philippines and work with the next administration on human rights and regional priorities once a new president has been proclaimed. US State Department spokes- AMBASSADOR person Ned Price said the US MaryKay Loss looks forward to work- Page 8 Carlson
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price
Historic Filipinotown gateway officially inaugurated
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Manila has first lady mayor as Lacuna wins VIEWS & COMMENTS
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SPORTS
PHL wins gold, other medals in SEA Games Page 21
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