Aussie claiming to be Marcos’ half-sister appears in Sydney court
An Australian woman claiming to be the half-sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces charges in Sydney court. She pledges to abstain from alcohol during flights while on bail.
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An Australian woman claiming to be the half-sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces charges in Sydney court. She pledges to abstain from alcohol during flights while on bail.
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