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Philippine court orders arrest of Marcos cousin

A Philippine court ordered the arrest of a former House speaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on plunder charges. The case stems from allegations he took about $118 million in kickbacks from government flood-control projects.
WHO: Philippine court; former House speaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
WHAT: Ordered the arrest of a former House speaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over alleged plunder and kickbacks tied to flood-control projects.
WHEN: Sep 7, 2026
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (2): ABC News, Straits Times

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