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Betty Harford, 'Dynasty' and 'Paper Chase' actress, dies at 98
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Veteran television actress Betty Harford, best known for her roles in 'Dynasty' and 'The Paper Chase,' passed away on November 2, 2025, at the age of 98. Her death was confirmed by friend Wendy Mitchell on Facebook. Harford's career spanned decades, featuring memorable supporting characters in classic TV series and films.
Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s prioritization of an anti-dynasty bill, Mikee Defensor, a 29-year-old lawyer from a political family, co-leads the Anti-Dynasty Network's campaign launch to push for a robust law ending inherited power, amid a flood control corruption scandal. The House committee is deliberating multiple bill versions.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on December 9 that an anti-dynasty bill is among his priority measures for the 20th Congress, a move that raised eyebrows given his family's entrenched political dominance. Palace press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro explained that the president seeks to empower the public to choose leaders based on merit rather than surnames.