Keywords: Ferdinand Marcos


Philippines President Marcos puts anti-corruption drive at heart of national address

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr placed the fight against corruption at the center of his latest address to Congress, pledging to continue investigations into alleged irregularities involving major public projects and insisting that his administration would not protect allies or relatives. Speaking......

Philippine senate prepares impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippines Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court next week ahead of proceedings involving Vice President Sara Duterte, marking a major escalation in the country’s ongoing political tensions. Senate officials announced that lawmakers will meet to establish procedural rules and prepare......

Former Philippine drug war chief urges president not to surrender him to ICC

A senior figure linked to the Philippines’ controversial anti-drug campaign has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. not to surrender him to the International Criminal Court (ICC), as legal pressure intensifies over alleged human rights violations. Ronald dela Rosa, a key enforcer of former president......

Philippine lawmakers prepare to vote on impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippine lawmakers are expected to vote on the possible impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, in a political development that could significantly affect the country’s future leadership landscape ahead of the 2028 presidential election. The impeachment proceedings follow accusations raised......

Philippine Vice President faces impeachment vote after congressional panel finds probable cause

The political situation in the Philippines has intensified as Vice President Sara Duterte faces a potential impeachment trial after a congressional committee found probable cause to move forward with the case. The House Justice Committee unanimously determined that there is sufficient basis to impeach......

Philippines: President faces citizen-led impeachment petition

Members of Philippine civil society have filed an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos, citing alleged corruption linked to fictitious flood control projects. The complaint accuses Marcos of systematically misappropriating taxpayer funds, particularly through “ghost” projects......

Investigation into missing cockfighters points to volcanic lake

Filipino authorities are probing claims that 34 cockfighting enthusiasts, who vanished three years ago, were murdered and disposed of in Taal Lake, which is situated around an active volcano. The men, previously accused of manipulating cockfighting matches, disappeared in the capital, Manila, and surrounding......

Japan and Philippines pledge stronger security cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his first official visit to the Philippines since taking office in October, emphasized the mutual commitment between Japan and the Philippines to resist any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or intimidation. During......

US greenlights $5.58 billion fighter jet sale to Philippines

The U.S. State Department has approved a $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to the Philippines, a treaty ally of the United States. This deal is intended to strengthen the security of the Philippines, which plays a vital role in political stability, peace, and economic progress......