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Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks

Published by New York Times World By Aie Balagtas See · 7 September 2026 at 20:29
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Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks
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A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrongdoing.

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