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The US will impose a 20% tariff on goods imported from the Philippines starting August 1, as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to address trade deficits with Southeast Asian nations, according to a letter to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Lewis M. Simons, an investigative journalist who covered the crimes of Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, reflects on his experience watching the Broadway musical "Here Lies Love," which portrays the tragicomic story of the Marcos regime. Despite his initial disgust, Simons found himself applauding the actors and even shedding tears during the performance. The musical resonated with many Filipinos in the audience, some of whom had lived through the Marcoses' dictatorship. Simons reflects on the Marcoses' ability to captivate and entertain the Filipino people, even as they committed heinous crimes and amassed immense wealth. Today, their son, Bongbong Marcos, is the president of the Philippines.