Election where televised presidential debates played a pivotal role

Ryza Cenon As Margie, the gold-digging girlfriend of Yassi Pressman’s father in “Kurdapya,” a new comedy series over TV 5, Ryza Cenon is again playing a contravida role, which she said she enjoyed doing. “Mas nag-e-enjoy ako sa pagiging kontrabida because mas nalalaro ko po siya.  Puwede na rin namang maging bida ang kontrabida, eh. May mga times na nagpapaawa rin naman ang mga kontrabida na ginagawa ng bida. Kasi ang bida, kailangang magpaawa lang siya, period. Pero ang kontrabida, halo-halo po na emosyon,” she said during the show’s grand mediacon for the series. (I enjoy being an antagonist more because I am able to play around the role. An antagonist can also become a protagonist. There are times when an antagonist may also act pitiful, just what a protagonist does. It’s because the role of the protagonist calls for it, period. But the antagonist, there’s a whole range of emotions involved.) The challenge, Cenon said, lies in the delivery of the punchline and the timing by … [Read more...] about Ryza Cenon prefers a villain role: I get to play around with the character

EMMANUEL Macron has been ridiculed after he tried to subtly remove his £2,000 watch from his wrist on TV while discussing his bitterly contested pension reforms. The French President was seen tactfully slipping the luxury timepiece off during a prime-time televised debate on Wednesday. Critics said his clumsy display of wealth during the 30-minute interview was further proof he is "president of the rich." Last week, the French leader raised the retirement age from 62 to 64 without a parliamentary vote, which sparked outrage. While defending his controversial decision - which has triggered violent protests across the country - Macron sported a large watch on his left wrist. It featured a blue face and black strap to correspond with the colours of the President's security unit. READ MORE ON FRANCE NON WAY Charles forced to postpone state visit to France as activists target royal trip UP IN FLAMES Shocking … [Read more...] about Watch moment Macron is caught REMOVING £2k watch during TV debate on pension reform after riots swept France

Princess Charlotte 'is equal in succession' says Koenig SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ten years ago today — March 26 — Queen Elizabeth II made history by changing the law to make the monarchy a more equal institution. In 2013, she gave royal assent to the Succession to the Crown Act, meaning both sons and daughters of any future British monarch would have an equal right to the throne. The late Queen herself was able to ascend the throne only because her father had two daughters and no sons. Had he a male heir, Elizabeth would have been skipped over in favour of her brother. Thanks to the Crown Act, this is no longer the case, particularly affecting the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales: Prince George , nine, … [Read more...] about Modern royalty: George, Charlotte and Louis tipped to head monarchy as a ‘collective’

Meghan and Harry have been sent a warning over their potential Coronation appearance (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Duke and Duchess of Sussex 's decision on whether or not they will attend at the King's Coronation remains a mystery. According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, Meghan and Harry will not be a "large part of it", if they do decide to go. He added that "the interest won't be focused on them". Related articles Andrew planning 'stupid' tell-all autobiography to 'fix' reputation Princess Anne opts for knee-high boots and 'really cool' sunglasses Mr Fitzwilliams spoke to OK! about what would happen if Prince Harry is reunited with Prince William at the Coronation … [Read more...] about Sussexes told Coronation interest ‘not in them’ and they ‘won’t be a large part of it’

Tenggara Strategics (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta   ● Mon, March 27, 2023 2023-03-27 07:00 0 91bd6e1d1220161ebde1a4c1fa01009b 4 Academia the-brief Free The competition ahead of the 2024 elections is heating up as Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the biggest party in the ruling coalition, and President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met on March 18 at the State Palace to discuss food sovereignty, foreign policy and the 2024 elections. Speculations are rife that the PDI-P may consider pairing election frontrunners Ganjar Pranowo and Prabowo Subianto, which could lower the chances of a runoff election. Ganjar, the outgoing Central Java governor, and Prabowo, the defense minister and chairman of the Gerindra Party, were touted as a prospective presidential and vice-presidential candidate pair after both were seen accompanying Jokowi during his visit to Kebumen regency, Central Java, earlier this month. Although … [Read more...] about Analysis: PDI-P contemplates Ganjar-Prabowo pairing

close Video Iran sees itself as ‘the big dog’ in the Middle East: Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin Former U.S. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin argues Biden's weakness has created a 'void' and leaves Iran militarily 'emboldened.' Amid the shocking revelation that the Iranian regime enriched near weapons-grade uranium for an atomic weapon, the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) on Friday published a highly detailed report to counter Tehran’s drive to become a nuclear power. The MEMRI report argues that powerful steps can be taken by the Biden administration and Europe to impede Iran’s atomic weapon ambitions short of military strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. MEMRI lays out a "Plan of Action" that aims to chip away at the legitimacy of the Islamic revolutionary state. The report comes at a historic moment in Iran’s history due to the revolts against the clerical regime sweeping the nation of 87 million … [Read more...] about How to stop Iran’s drive to obtain nuclear weapons short of bombing it: report

SNP has a 'tremendous mess' to clean up says Russell SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nicola Sturgeon 's successor is set to be announced today following a bitter race for the SNP leadership. Three members of the Scottish Parliament are running to replace her - Kate Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan. Related articles No mercy for Sturgeon in her final FMQs Painful pause as Gove asked for Sturgeon's 'biggest achievement' The contest has been marked by acrimonious clashes between the candidates during live TV debates. Even the SNP's chief executive Mike Russel has said the party is in "a tremendous mess". But Ms Sturgeon has defended the SNP, saying it is going through "some growing … [Read more...] about Most explosive moments from SNP leadership race as Sturgeon replacement announced TODAY

LEGACY OF STRUGGLE Activist and peasant leader Jaime Tadeo leading a protest rally in 2012 together with farmers from Quezon province. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Jaime “Ka Jimmy” Tadeo, the peasant leader, organizer and 1986 Constitutional Commission delegate who played a vital role in pressing for the inclusion of agrarian reform in the 1987 Constitution, died due to diabetes complications on Sunday, two days short of his 85th birthday. Tadeo passed away in his sleep at around 1:30 a.m. “It came as a shock to all of us,” his son, Jerome, told the Inquirer. “But we consider it fortunate that he did not suffer.” His wake will be held in his hometown of Plaridel in Bulacan province where his family plans to hold a vigil on Tuesday, his birthday. Born in Bocaue, Bulacan, on March 28, 1938, Tadeo was among the leading champions of agrarian reform in the country. In 1984, he formed the Alyansang Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luzon, which later joined up with other … [Read more...] about Jaime Tadeo, agrarian reform advocate; 84

Coronation Street fans were delighted in 2022, when Kelly Neelan star Millie Gibson was announced as the new Doctor Who companion. Millie will join the beloved BBC sci-fi series as Ruby Sunday, alongside Ncuti Gatwa's doctor, in adventures due to be broadcast later this year. She follows in the footsteps of past companion stars including Billie Piper, Jenna Coleman and Freema Aygeman, who have all appeared in the rebooted series. READ MORE: Doctor Who star Mandip Gill's hidden soap past as part of Hollyoaks' McQueen family On the 18th anniversary of the show's return in 2005, Daily Star takes a closer look inside Millie Gibson's life as she prepares to step into the TARDIS on Doctor Who. Real age Coronation Street icon Millie landed her first acting role in an episode of Love, Lies and Records, before appearing in CBBC programme Jamie Johnson. From there she appeared in ITV drama Butterfly, alongside fellow soap icons including Brookside's Anna Friel and former … [Read more...] about Corrie Millie Gibson’s life – real age, soap star bonds, NTAs ‘blunder’ and glam snaps

Ofsted ratings should be 'looked at' after a headteacher who took her own life following an inspection by the watchdog, Michael Gove says. The Levelling-Up Secretary said while Ofsted plays a 'vital role' in assessing school performance, it needs to look at how schools can be rated inadequate overall if they only fail in one area in an inspection. It comes after Ruth Perry, the principal at Caversham Primary School in Reading, killed herself in January while waiting for an Ofsted report which downgraded her school to the lowest possible rating, her family said. An inspection report, published on Ofsted's website earlier this month, found Ms Perry's school to be 'good' in every category apart from leadership and management, where it was judged to be 'inadequate'. Speaking to Sky News' Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, Mr Gove paid tribute to Ms Perry, saying she was a 'talented, passionately committed person'. Michael Gove (pictured) said while … [Read more...] about Ofsted ratings need to be ‘looked at’ following Ruth Perry’s death, Michael Gove says