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Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippines’ Marcos allays health concerns, says he is recovering

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his condition was common among people who are heavily stressed and ageing.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his condition was common among people who are heavily stressed and ageing.

Philippine President Marcos hit with another impeachment complaint

Teddy Casino (3rd L), member of progressive group Bayan, speaks during a press conference after submitting documents of an impeachment complaint against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to the office of the Secretary General in the House of Representatives in Quezon City, suburban Manila on January 22, 2026, alongside legislators of the progressive group Louise Co (L) and Sara Elago (2nd L). (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)
Teddy Casino (3rd L), member of progressive group Bayan, speaks during a press conference after submitting documents of an impeachment complaint against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos to the office of the Secretary General in the House of Representatives in Quezon City, suburban Manila on January 22, 2026, alongside legislators of the progressive group Louise Co (L) and Sara Elago (2nd L). (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP)

Impeachment bid against Marcos unlikely to succeed but could still hurt him, say analysts

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks during a press conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila on November 13, 2025.
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks during a press conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila on November 13, 2025.

Lawyer files impeachment complaint against Philippine President Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. look on before the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. look on before the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS

Philippines arrests ex-general who called for president’s ouster

An activist posing in a costume depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr as a robber during a protest against government corruption in Manila, Philippines, on Oct 31, 2025.
An activist posing in a costume depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr as a robber during a protest against government corruption in Manila, Philippines, on Oct 31, 2025.

Key witness in massive Philippine corruption scandal found dead after falling off cliff

Former undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was accused of running a “kickback system” that benefited politicians and government contractors.
Former undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was accused of running a “kickback system” that benefited politicians and government contractors.

Seized buildings, other assets linked to Marcos dictatorship’s corruption fall into neglect

mamarcos - In this August 2025 Google Maps image, the former Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation property in Naga City, Philippines, is boarded up. The company was ran by a crony of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
mamarcos - In this August 2025 Google Maps image, the former Banahaw Broadcasting Corporation property in Naga City, Philippines, is boarded up. The company was ran by a crony of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Philippine Vice-President Duterte faces graft complaint

Filipino activists depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice-President Sara Duterte at a protest on Human Rights Day in Manila on Dec 10.
Filipino activists depicting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice-President Sara Duterte at a protest on Human Rights Day in Manila on Dec 10.

Philippines vows to dismantle graft syndicate, fire up spending in 2026

Activists have been mounting street protests since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr exposed in July corruption involving funds meant for flood control.
Activists have been mounting street protests since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr exposed in July corruption involving funds meant for flood control.

Philippines freezes two lawmakers’ assets as graft probe widens

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the freeze order covers the assets of Congressman Eric Yap and his brother Edvic Yap, also a lawmaker, as well as two contractors.
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the freeze order covers the assets of Congressman Eric Yap and his brother Edvic Yap, also a lawmaker, as well as two contractors.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.