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May 17, 2025May 17, 2025OpinionBy Rosario A. Garcellano

Members of the ‘Magic 12’ set the tone of the Senate in the 20th Congress

Sen. Imee Marcos, 12th in the “Magic 12,” was first to be proclaimed among the winning senators at the Manila Hotel today, May 17, and in her brief remarks she gave thanks to her mother and her children, and then to the former president Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter. Thus did she indicate where her loyalty lies in this administration...

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Why Dolly de Leon sought Sister Mary John’s advice for her role in Nicole Kidman series

Dolly de Leon generated much buzz for her portrayal of an overseas Filipino worker on an ill-fated luxury yacht in Ruben Östlund’s “Triangle of Sadness.” Her performance in that Palme d’Or-winning 2022 dark comedy clinched the homegrown Filipino actress a best supporting performer trophy from the LA Film Critics Association and best supporting actress nominations at the Golden Globes and...

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Members of the ‘Magic 12’ set the tone of the Senate in the 20th Congress

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Why Dolly de Leon sought Sister Mary John’s advice for her role in Nicole Kidman series

Dolly de Leon generated much buzz for her portrayal of an overseas Filipino worker on an ill-fated luxury yacht in...

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Members of the ‘Magic 12’ set the tone of the Senate in the 20th Congress

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