Yvette Tan
News Editor at BBC World
News editor at @BBCWorld for Asia-Pacific// @sheffjournalism alum
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4 weeks ago |
bbc.co.uk | Yvette Tan
But then it quickly started to unravel. Cracks started to emerge in their alliance even before the euphoria of their election win faded. Duterte publicly expressed her preference to be defence secretary but she was instead handed the education portfolio. The House of Representatives soon after scrutinised Duterte's request for confidential funds - millions of pesos that she could spend without stringent documentation.
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4 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Yvette Tan
Sara Duterte: The 'alpha' VP who picked a fight with Philippines' president Getty ImagesThe 46-year-old trained as a lawyer before entering politics in 2007When 68 million Filipinos head to the polls on Monday, Sara Duterte's name will not be on the ballot. But the results of the election will have a large, if not direct, impact on her political future.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Yvette Tan
Nine dead, one missing after tourist boats capsize in ChinaXinhuaRescue authorities at the scene in Qianxi cityAt least nine people have died and 70 have been hospitalised after strong winds caused four tourist boats to capsize in southwestern China. Sudden strong winds caused the boats to capsize in a river in Qianxi city in Guizhou on Sunday, leading 84 people to fall into the water, according to state media reports.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Yvette Tan
Australia: A guide to election dayYvette TanBBCThe two main candidates for the prime minister's seat are PM Anthony Albanese and his opposition rival Peter DuttonAfter weeks of campaigning, Australia's 2025 federal election is here - and its looking to be a tight race between the incumbent Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton. If you're planning on staying up late to watch the results roll in tonight, here's a quick look at what you need to know. Who are the main players?
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Yvette Tan
Thai prosecutors drop case against US academic accused of insulting royaltyYvette TanBBCPaul Chambers is a lecturer at Naresuan UniversityThai prosecutors have said they will not pursue charges against an American academic who was arrested last month under a strict law against defaming the monarchy. Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University, was arrested after the army filed a complaint against him.
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