Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official say

People stand outside Ateneo de Zamboanga University after a shooting that killed two people, in Zamboanga, southern Philippines, August 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nonoy Lacson

Marcos sees ‘distinct possibility’ of joint oil and gas deal with China, but offers no timetable

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines forum at a hotel in Manila on Aug 14.

Philippine President says he has yet to decide who to back as successor

Philippine presidents are limited by the country’s constitution to a single six-year term, with Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s term set to end in 2028.

Vapes, liquor, soft drinks could face higher taxes in the Philippines

The move seeks to more than offset losses from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s pro-consumer measures.

Philippines’ Marcos approves release of V-P Duterte’s tax records for impeachment trial

A conviction in her impeachment case could derail Vice-President Sara Duterte’s planned 2028 presidential bid.

Explosion, second suspected bomb found in Philippine capital before Marcos speech

The explosion just after midnight, which resulted in no casualties, and the discovery of the second suspected bomb came hours before Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was due to give an annual State of the Nation address.

Marcos fights to revive economy, presidency after graft debacle

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr speaks during a press conference on June 16.

Philippines’ Marcos names new military chief

Antonio Nafarrete will take the helm of the 160,000-strong Philippine military.

Prosecutors win subpoenas for Philippine vice president Duterte's financial records in impeachment case

Philippine Senate President Win Gatchalian and Presiding Officer Francis Escudero listen during the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 20, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/Pool

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.

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