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Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippines, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced strategic partnership

Vietnam's top leader To Lam and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during a bilateral meeting at Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila on June 1.
Vietnam's top leader To Lam and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during a bilateral meeting at Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila on June 1.

Philippine court orders arrest of ex-president Estrada’s senator son over graft scandal

Senator Jinggoy Estrada is the highest-ranking public official to be sued for allegedly siphoning off funds intended for flood-control projects.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada is the highest-ranking public official to be sued for allegedly siphoning off funds intended for flood-control projects.

Marcos’ sister flags support for Philippine V-P Sara Duterte ahead of Senate trial

Philippine senator Imee Marcos is among 13 lawmakers from the 24-member chamber allied with the vice-president, who will be tried in the Senate.
Philippine senator Imee Marcos is among 13 lawmakers from the 24-member chamber allied with the vice-president, who will be tried in the Senate.

Duterte’s ICC trial for ‘crimes against humanity’ to start on Nov 30

Relatives of those killed in former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs pressing for justice in Quezon City on April 22.
Relatives of those killed in former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs pressing for justice in Quezon City on April 22.

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator sought by International Criminal Court

A protester seeking justice for the thousands killed in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war calls for the arrest of fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa.
A protester seeking justice for the thousands killed in ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war calls for the arrest of fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa.

Marcos says Philippines would be involved in any Taiwan conflict

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippines does not want to be involved in any war over Taiwan, but would be forced to given its geography.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Philippines does not want to be involved in any war over Taiwan, but would be forced to given its geography.

Philippines opens impeachment trial of V-P Sara Duterte amid political turmoil

Philippine senators take their oath as jurors in the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte.
Philippine senators take their oath as jurors in the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte.

Philippines to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil

V-P Sara Duterte’s trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil

Protesters during a rally calling for the impeachment of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on May 11.
Protesters during a rally calling for the impeachment of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on May 11.

Philippines asks court to deny stop-arrest petition from senator sought by ICC

Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa reacts as he talks to the media before the start of a plenary session at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 12, 2026.
Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa reacts as he talks to the media before the start of a plenary session at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila on May 12, 2026.

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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.