Imelda Marcos

January 2022

World elections

The late Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Imelda, during his 1986 election campaign. His graft – estimated at up to US$10 billion – is recognised by Guinness World Records as the “greatest robbery of a government”.

The Bongbong bounce: Marcos Jnr has the Philippines in thrall

He’s the son of an infamous kleptocrat but Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jnr has a big lead in the race to become the country’s next President.

Jan 28, 2022
Emma Connors

July 2021

Corruption

Then president Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda during his 1986 election campaign.

Where did Ferdinand Marcos hide his $14b fortune?

Despite many accusations against the former Philippine president and a 35-year hunt to uncover his billions, the Marcoses are more popular now than in decades.

Jul 21, 2021
Haley Gilliland

August 2020

Media & marketing

Raul Rosario’s wife, Aniceta, was killed when a Pepsi truck was bombed.

The deadliest marketing disaster in history

Pepsi's "Number Fever" marketing stunt in the Philippines promised consumers a chance to win a million pesos, but an error led to too many winners, lawsuits, riots and deaths.

Aug 12, 2020
Jeff Maysh

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