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Meghan has issued a statement after reports that her father, Thomas Markle Sr., faced investigations over alleged child sexual abuse images. She has expressed distress and said her distance from him was to protect their children, while authorities earlier investigated disturbing claims made in a 2018 letter.
The Philippines is confronting renewed scrutiny as the anti-graft watchdog moves closer to filing cases against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, according to multiple outlets citing the State of the Nation Address. President Marcos has framed the drive against corruption as a defining mandate while pledging tax relief and subsidies to soften the economy amid oil-price volatility.
BARMM heads to its first regular parliamentary elections, trading appointed lawmakers for elected representatives amid persistent violence risks. MILF factions split, campaigning amid security deployments and reports of intimidation. Despite threats, leaders emphasize the goal of sustaining the peace as ballots are cast.