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Ferdinand Marcos Jr

News analysis

40 years after dictatorship, Philippines struggles with entrenched political dynasties

A protest commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which overthrew the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, in Quezon City on Feb 25.
A protest commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which overthrew the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, in Quezon City on Feb 25.

Filipinos protest against corruption on anniversary of Marcos Sr’s ouster

A protest in Quezon City, the Philippines, on Feb 25, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which overthrew the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
A protest in Quezon City, the Philippines, on Feb 25, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which overthrew the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Malampaya’s new gas find may steady Philippines’ power supply, but cheaper bills remain elusive

A rainbow appears during a flaring operation at the Malampaya gas field off the coast of Palawan province, Philippines.
A rainbow appears during a flaring operation at the Malampaya gas field off the coast of Palawan province, Philippines.

Philippines’ Marcos visits former rival Robredo, won’t talk alliance yet

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his visit to Naga City had been planned months ago.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his visit to Naga City had been planned months ago.

Fourth impeachment complaint filed against Philippine V-P Sara Duterte

epa12752387 Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a statement during a press conference at her office in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 18 February 2026. Duterte announced she would run for president in the 2028 national elections.  EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA
epa12752387 Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a statement during a press conference at her office in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 18 February 2026. Duterte announced she would run for president in the 2028 national elections.  EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA

Philippine Vice President Duterte to run for president in 2028 elections

FILE PHOTO: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she delivers a statement following her impeachment by the lower house of the Congress, in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she delivers a statement following her impeachment by the lower house of the Congress, in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

Philippine Congress dismisses impeachment complaints against Marcos

FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Philippine House panel finds bid to impeach President Marcos lacks substance

FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Impeachment complaints filed against Philippine V-P Sara Duterte

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been accused of misusing public funds during her term as education secretary.
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been accused of misusing public funds during her term as education secretary.

Philippine President Marcos rejects calls to declare Chinese envoy persona non grata, says palace

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr rejected proposals to declare Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan persona non grata.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr rejected proposals to declare Chinese Ambassador to Manila Jing Quan persona non grata.

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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.