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Ilocos Norte: In Marcoses’ ‘political project,’ loyalty is not blind
Ilocos Norte remains a Marcos stronghold due to a deep-rooted ‘loyalist mentality,’ shared cultural identity, and tangible local development, overshadowing human rights legacies and minor opposition.
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