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On 2018, Imelda was convicted with 7 counts of graft and corruption for funneling an estimated $200 million to numerous Swiss foundations, sentenced for 6 to 7 years in prison for each count. However, her attorney filed a "provision for bail", eventually causing the court to bail her due to her ill health factored by her old age. | On 2018, Imelda was convicted with 7 counts of graft and corruption for funneling an estimated $200 million to numerous Swiss foundations, sentenced for 6 to 7 years in prison for each count. However, her attorney filed a "provision for bail", eventually causing the court to bail her due to her ill health factored by her old age. | ||
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*The term "Ediffice Complex" was coined in the 1970s which defines the usage of projects funded by the public for political advantage and election propaganda. It was due to Imelda Marcos's said practices. | |||
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