Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Both sides to ensure smooth transition when S’pore takes over from Philippines as ASEAN chair: PM Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Singapore on July 15.

Philippine President Marcos visits Singapore for talks with PM Wong, investment push

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr departed for Singapore on the afternoon of July 14 and is scheduled to meet PM Lawrence Wong on July 15.

Philippine V-P Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte arrives before the start of her impeachment trial hearing at the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila, on July 7.

Philippine church group continues protests, disrupting Manila

A protest rally in front of the Philippine Senate building in Pasay City, the Philippines, on July 6, on the opening day of Vice-President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

Impeachment trial of Philippine V-P Sara Duterte to open in divided Senate

Sara Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, denies wrongdoing and insists the impeachment is politically motivated.

Philippines rethinks school safety measures after rare shooting kills three

A parent assists in the checking of students' bags as they enter President Corazon Aquino Elementary School, a day after at least three students were killed and seven others injured when two students, aged 15 and 14, opened fire at a school in the city of Tacloban southeast of Manila, in Quezon City, Philippines, June 23, 2026. REUTERS/NOEL CELIS

Philippine Senate removes Duterte ally as head, elects new leader ahead of V-P impeachment trial

Alan Peter Cayetano was formally removed as Senate president on June 17.

Philippines’ Marcos calls for special Congress session amid deadlock

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's move comes amid a power struggle in the Senate, which has deepened the country’s political chaos.

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.

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.

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