Biden holds his first meeting with Philippine leader Marcos President Joe Biden is meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022
Biden, Philippines' Marcos discuss tensions in South China Sea U.S. President Joe Biden and his Philippine counterpart, Ferdinand Marcos, underscored their support for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea on Thursday, in response to China's efforts to exert its influence there. Reuters · Sep 22, 2022
'Never forget': Filipino activists mark 50th anniversary of martial law declaration Hundreds of Filipino activists on Wednesday took to the streets to mark the 50th anniversary of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr's declaration of martial law. Reuters · Sep 21, 2022
Filipino victims: Justice elusive decades after martial law Survivors of torture and other atrocities under Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos are marking his martial law declaration 50 years ago by pressing their demand for justice and apology from his son, who is now the president in a stunning reversal of his family's fortunes The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022
Macron told Philippine President of France's commitment to IndoPacific region French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation on Friday with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, in which Macron reiterated France's commitment to the IndoPacific region, said Macron's Elysee office. Reuters · Sep 16, 2022
Philippines: ‘Communist’ Book Bans Raise New Censorship Fears Free speech advocates are concerned the new government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will continue cracking down on independent media in an attempt to whitewash the history of his father’s brutal dictatorship. The News Lens · Sep 16, 2022
Philippine, Indonesia talks on pandemic recovery challenges Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has affirmed deepening economic and security ties with Indonesia during the first overseas trip of his presidency, while expressing concern about the persistent difficulties Southeast Asian nations have faced after pandemic The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
Yamashita's gold was a national obsession in the Philippines. Now the case of the missing treasure and the Marcos family are back in court Ferdinand Marcos once stole treasure from a poor locksmith, then had him tortured, jailed and threatened with death. Now the treasure hunter's family is taking Marcos's wife and son to court to reclaim what they say belongs to them. ABC News · Aug 19, 2022
Ramos, ex-Philippine leader who helped oust dictator, dies Former Philippine President Fidel Valdez Ramos, a U.S.-trained ex-general who saw action in the Korean and Vietnam wars and played a key role in a 1986 pro-democracy uprising that ousted a dictator, has died The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022
Fidel Ramos, who helped end Marcos dictatorship, dies at 94 Fidel Ramos, the former Philippine president who was head of the national police under Ferdinand Marcos before defecting and joining the “People Power” protests that ousted the dictator in 1986, has died. He was 94. Bangkok Post · Jul 31, 2022
Philippines' Marcos vows farms and tax overhauls in ambitious address Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday promised tax reforms, a faster infrastructure upgrade and to turn his country into an investment destination, while pledging to transform agriculture to drive growth and reduce reliance on food imports. Reuters · Jul 25, 2022
What to know about Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s first SONA Philippine president will give his first report on the state of the nation and lay out his policy agenda on Monday. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2022
Philippines Marcos wants to renegotiate loans on $4.9 billion China-backed rail projects Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr ordered the transport ministry to renegotiate loan agreements struck by his predecessor with China for railway projects worth $4.90 billion, an official said on Saturday. Reuters · Jul 16, 2022
Time to strategise Thai-Philippine ties Newly elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai soon after being sworn in. It was his first meeting with a dignitary from Asean though he had earlier met with representatives from the US, China and Japan. Suddenly, the old flame of… Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2022
Reuters · Jul 2, 2022 Philippines President Marcos vetoes economic zone bill championed by sister In one of his first legislative acts, newly-inaugurated Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has vetoed a bill sponsored by his lawmaker sister that would have created a special economic zone north of the capital, the presidential office said on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022 Opposition: Philippines should rejoin international court Opposition leaders have asked new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to restore the country’s membership in the International Criminal Court to strengthen defenses against human rights abuses
Reuters · Jul 1, 2022 Philippines' Marcos appoints career diplomat as foreign minister Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos appointed career diplomat Enrique Manalo as foreign affairs secretary, the president's press secretary said on Friday.
Reuters · Jun 30, 2022 The rise, fall and return of the Philippines' Marcos dynasty Ferdinand Marcos Jr took the oath of office on Thursday as Philippines president, 36 years after a people's revolt drove his father from office after two decades in power.
Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022 Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines leader in resurgence of notorious dynasty Ferdinand Marcos Jr has been sworn in as the Philippines’ new leader in a remarkable comeback for the Marcos political dynasty, which was ousted in a revolt in 1986.
Reuters · Jun 30, 2022 Philippines President Marcos says food sufficiency urgent issue Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos said on Thursday ensuring food sufficiency for a country battling soaring inflation will be among his top priorities as he began his six-year term.
Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2022 Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as Philippines president Marcos Jr takes Philippines top job, 36 years after his father was toppled and forced into exile in a popular uprising.
Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2022 Disinformation reigns in Philippines as Marcos Jr takes top job Ferdinand Marcos Jr was propelled to power on the back of a ‘well-oiled’ campaign that whitewashed his father’s crimes.
Reuters · Jun 29, 2022 Philippines starts new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow Ferdinand Marcos, the son of the Philippine ruler overthrown in a popular uprising 36 years ago, was sworn in as the country's president on Thursday, promising to strive for unity and a better future while praising his late father's legacy.
Reuters · Jun 29, 2022 Explainer-Hurdles ahead as Philippines' Marcos begins six-year presidency Ferdinand Marcos starts his six-year term as Philippines president on Thursday facing a host of challenges, from rising inflation and pandemic recovery to balancing relations between competing superpowers the United States and China.
Reuters · Jun 29, 2022 Nobel laureate Ressa vows to fight order to shut Philippine news site Philippine Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa pledged on Wednesday to fight an order by the corporate regulator to shut down her online news site Rappler, known for its critical reporting of President Rodrigo Duterte's policies.