The conviction of former First Lady Imelda Marcos for graft was not only of national interest but also caught the attention of international news agencies. Last Nov. 10, the Fifth Division of the Sandiganbayan found Marcos guilty of seven counts of graft, sentencing her to imprisonment on a maximum of 77 years. READ:Imelda gets 77 years but jail time doubted London-based The Guardian, reported the news with this headline: "Imelda Marcos disqualified from holding office after corruption conviction." BBC News, another London-based news site, reported about the conviction, higlighting the fact that Marcos owned 1,000 pairs of shoes. Qatar-based Al Jazeera said Marcos ...
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