MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , the namesake son of an ousted dictator, was sworn in as Philippine president Thursday in one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history but which opponents say was pulled off by whitewashing his family’s image. His rise to power, 36 years after an army-backed “People Power” revolt booted his father to global infamy, upends politics in the Asian democracy, where a public holiday, monuments and the Philippine Constitution stand as reminders of his father’s tyrannical rule. Download the NBC News app for breaking news and politics Activists and survivors of the martial law era under his father protested Marcos Jr.’s inauguration, which took place at a noontime ceremony at the steps of the National Museum in Manila, the capital. Thousands of police officers, including anti-riot contingents, SWAT commandos and snipers, were deployed in the bayside tourist district for security. Chinese Vice President Wang … [Read more...] about Dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is sworn in as Philippine president
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Wow House: $770K In Plymouth
0 Real Estate This beautiful Plymouth-Canton-area estate is up for sale. Dylan Siwicki , Patch Staff Posted Reply PLYMOUTH-CANTON, MI — This week's wow house in Plymouth features this newly listed four bedroom home for $770,000. Address: 51248 Plymouth Valley Dr, Plymouth, MI Price: $770000 Square feet: 4316 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Listing Description: Absolutely stunning 4 bedroom, 3.1 bath cape cod located in the sought after Country Club Village of Plymouth on a picturesque setting backing to woods and pond on almost 1 acre! Elegant 2-story great room features hardwood floors, double sided fireplace and large windows letting in lots of natural light. Spacious kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, large island and ceramic tile floor with dual door doorwalls leading to the new (2021) large 2-tiered trex deck that offers spectacular views of the serene setting. Luxurious first floor master suite with … [Read more...] about Wow House: $770K In Plymouth
Roe v. Wade Overturned: What It Means In MI
27 Politics & Government Although the 1931 state went back into effect Friday, its immediate enforcement was temporarily suspended by a Michigan judge. Dylan Siwicki , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies MICHIGAN — A 1931 state law banning abortion in nearly all circumstances went back into effect Friday as the United States Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that guaranteed women a right to an abortion. However, Michigan Court of Claims Judge Elizabeth Gleicher recently suspended immediate enforcement of the 1931 law , arguing the law violates the state's constitution under provisions that protect bodily integrity. Even though the ruling temporarily suspends the law, its ultimate fate resides in the state's supreme court, where Gov. Gretchen Whitmer filed a lawsuit asking the court to recognize abortion rights under the state's constitution . The court’s repudiation of … [Read more...] about Roe v. Wade Overturned: What It Means In MI