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Philippines to Put Up for Sale Seized Marcos Property, Jewelry

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Jewelry, property and stocks confiscated from the Philippines former dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his family following his ouster 30 years ago will be put up for sale, government officials said on Monday. Marcos fled to Hawaii in 1986 following a near bloodless popular revolt, known as "People Power". He had ruled the Philippines for 20 years, during which time his family amassed an estimated $10 billion. Sources at the finance ministry said the government is looking to...

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