Pinoy Meets World

MANILA (AFP) – – Twenty years after the death of her controversial husband, former Philippines first lady Imelda Marcos still dreams of a return to power but this time with her son as president.

“Yes, I am egging him… I am practically pushing him to run for a higher office,” the energetic and immaculately dressed 80-year-old told AFP when asked if she wanted Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to lead the Southeast Asian nation.

Marcos Jnr, 51, only son of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, has already forged a successful political career that has been partly based on his parents’ enduring strengths and alliances.  Read more... (221 words, estimated 53 secs reading time)

ROME (AFP) – - Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is making a sensational return to Formula One, Ferrari announced, to replace injured Felipe Massa in the European Grand Prix in Valencia on August 23.

The retired German motor racing legend, may end up replacing Massa for the remainder of the season, it added.

“The Ferrari-Marlboro team plans to give Michael Schumacher Felipe Massa’s car until the Brazilian returns to competition,” Ferrari announced in a statement on its website carried by Italian news agency ANSA.  Read more... (255 words, estimated 1:01 mins reading time)