Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippines pardons drug mule Mary Jane Veloso repatriated by Indonesia

Former death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso’s case sparked an uproar in the Philippines that forced Manila and Jakarta to strike a deal.

Philippine Senate lowers threshold to oust V-P Duterte, derail her presidential bid

The decision means prosecutors now need 14 votes for a conviction, instead of the 16 votes.

Philippine bus lines press Marcos for fare hike as fuel prices soar

Diesel powers most of the Philippines’ buses and the ubiquitous jeepneys.

Philippine tycoon and his senator children face corruption charges over water deals

Former Senate president Manuel Villar is one of the Philippines’ wealthiest businessmen.

Philippine President Marcos’ cousin to be moved from hospital to jail

Martin Romualdez has denied wrongdoing in a plunder case connected to a multi-billion peso corruption scandal involving flood infrastructure projects.

Philippine court orders arrest of president's cousin over alleged kickbacks of $118 million

Philippine President’s lawmaker cousin arrested over flood-control scandal

The case came more than a year after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr put the so-called ghost infrastructure projects centre stage in a public address.

Philippine VP Duterte posts bail after arrest order for alleged grave threats

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte shows members of the media a court order confirming she posted bail at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, a day after a court ordered her arrest, in Quezon City, Philippines, September 5, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte posts bail over ‘grave threats’ against Marcos

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte leaving the Quezon City Regional Trial Court after posting bail on Sept 5.

Floods killed dozens, yet officials wore Prada and Balmain. Here’s why Filipinos are furious

(From left) Pampanga governor Lilia Pineda, Pampanga vice-governor Dennis Pineda and San Fernando Mayor Vilma Caluag were photographed inspecting affected communities while wearing clothes and rain gear from luxury brands.

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