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Ferdinand Marcos Jr

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.

Philippines’ Marcos to bump up military pay after coup calls

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced an increase in soldiers' salary amid mounting political pressure.
Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced an increase in soldiers' salary amid mounting political pressure.

News analysis

Marcos at his weakest in his presidency, as he fights fires amid flood-control scandal

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

Philippines’ Marcos seeks Singapore, Malaysia help over lawmaker-turned-fugitive’s jet, helicopters

Public Works Minister Vince Dizon says lawmaker-turned-fugitive Zaldy Co, who is being linked to a massive corruption scandal, owns at least one Gulfstream jet and three helicopters.
Public Works Minister Vince Dizon says lawmaker-turned-fugitive Zaldy Co, who is being linked to a massive corruption scandal, owns at least one Gulfstream jet and three helicopters.

Marcos’s sister backs V-P Sara Duterte as leader amid graft scandal

Ms Imee Marcos (right) claimed that her brother, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, was addicted to cocaine, allegations the president’s office denied.
Ms Imee Marcos (right) claimed that her brother, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, was addicted to cocaine, allegations the president’s office denied.

Philippines freezes $265 million worth of assets in graft probe

The Marcos administration is bolstering efforts to hold to account those involved in the multibillion-dollar graft mess surrounding flood-control projects.
The Marcos administration is bolstering efforts to hold to account those involved in the multibillion-dollar graft mess surrounding flood-control projects.

‘Not my sister’: Philippines’ Marcos hits back at sibling over cocaine claims

Ms Imee Marcos (left), a sitting senator, claimed that the president and the first lady used cocaine.
Ms Imee Marcos (left), a sitting senator, claimed that the president and the first lady used cocaine.

Marcos challenges accuser to return home and prove allegations

According to Mr Marcos' Facebook post on Nov 24, efforts are underway to arrest those at large.
According to Mr Marcos' Facebook post on Nov 24, efforts are underway to arrest those at large.

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