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Imelda Marcos

Imelda Marcos' Flamboyant Shoe Collection Saved From Philippines Floods

Associated Press | TERESA CEROJANO | Posted 10.08.2009 | World

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MANILA, Philippines (AP)- When a powerful storm inundated the Philippines last month, most people rushed to save their homes or their lives. Employees...

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Imelda Marcos's Life And Fashion Hit The Stage With New Musical

Huffington Post | Posted 10.02.2009 | Style

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Former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos was said to once have had 15 mink coats, 508 gowns, 1,000 handbags and 3,000 pairs of shoes...so why shoul...

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What's Your Name? Dunce? Bong? Bum?

Virginia M. Moncrieff | Posted 11.21.2009 | Living

Read More: The Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos, Corazon Aquino, South East Asia, Imelda Marcos, Noy Noy Aquino, Nicknames, Joseph Estrada, Noy-Noy-Aquino, Living News
Virginia M. Moncrieff

In the Philippines, everyone seems to have some kind of all-purpose nickname that long ago rendered their real name obsolete. Politicians with names like Joker, Boy, Butch and Ping are commonplace.

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In Support of the Struggle for Democracy in Burma

José Ramos-Horta | Posted 09.19.2009 | World

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José Ramos-Horta

The new officer corps emerging in Burma should know that they have a historic opportunity to save their country and restore Burma's place in the world.

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She's Baaack! Imelda Marcos Gets $310M Jewels Returned

Virginia M. Moncrieff | Posted 07.16.2009 | Style

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Virginia M. Moncrieff

Remember Imelda Marcos? The woman who was the epitome of despotic greed, proudly showing off her walk-in wardrobe of 3000 pairs of shoes?

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Imelda Marcos Jewels Worth $310 Million To Be Returned

Financial Times | Posted 07.16.2009 | World

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She was famous for her shoes and lavish lifestyle. Now, 23 years after her husband was deposed as leader of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos may soon be...

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