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The Latest Breaking News from Ferdinand Marcos Jr

President does star jumps to disprove rumours of his failing health

Rumours about the president’s deteriorating health swirled after he briefly vanished from public view in January

The Independent UK

Iran war impact: Philippines declares energy emergency with only 40 days of fuel remaining

The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency due to escalating Middle East conflict, fearing imminent danger to fuel supplies. President Marcos Jr. warned of potential flight groundings and industry rationing. The government is empowered to enforce conservation, fast-track procurement, and provide commuter relief. This move highlights the nation's vulnerability…

The Times of India

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices rise as strikes continue and Trump says Tehran ‘afraid’ to admit to talks

China sees 'glimmer of hope' in US peace proposal even as Iran says it has 'no intention' of negotiating

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Philippine president declares national energy emergency to respond to impact of Middle East war

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr_ has declared a state of national energy emergency to respond to the impact of the Middle East war, which his administration said poses “an imminent danger of a critically low energy supply.”

The Independent UK

Fuel rations and no air con: south-east Asian nations race to conserve energy

Governments in countries heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil introduce measures to shield public from soaring costs

The Guardian - UK

Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid

Sara Duterte, daughter of a former president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the Hague, pledged to offer her ‘life, strength and future’ in service of the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

The Philippine president is dismissed from hospital and says he's fine after an abdominal ailment

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been taken to hospital overnight for an abdominal ailment that he says may be due to stress and age

The Independent UK

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Philippine journalist given long jail sentence over ‘fabricated’ terrorism charge

The conviction, after nearly six years in detention, has drawn international condemnation from media rights groups

The Independent UK

Philippine president announces new gas find in waters facing the disputed South China Sea

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the discovery of a new natural gas deposit

The Independent UK

Japan and the Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat'

According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises.

Euronews

Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters

The Independent UK

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

Thousands of demonstrators including from the dominant Roman Catholic church clergy are protesting in the Philippines, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal that has buffeted the Asian democracy

The Independent UK

Zaldy Co Details P56B 'Kickbacks': Romualdez Allegedly Instructed to Deliver P2B Every Month In Cash

Philippine lawmaker Zaldy Co alleges a ₱56-billion kickback scheme involving Speaker Martin Romualdez, claiming he was instructed to help facilitate cash deliveries worth ₱2 billion monthly, though no investigation has yet validated the accusations.

International Business Times UK

Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a major corruption scandal, president says

Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that has sparked huge protests and forced implicated congressional leaders to step down

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Philippine court convicts dismissed town mayor, allegedly a Chinese, of human trafficking charges

A Philippine court has convicted a dismissed town mayor, who officials say is Chinese national, of human trafficking charges for helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam complex where hundreds of Chinese and other foreign workers where forced to conduct scams

The Independent UK

Philippine president under pressure after sister makes bombshell drug abuse claims

Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s office and family deny ‘dangerously irresponsible’ allegations

International Business Times UK

Is Philippines President Marcos a Drug Addict? Medical Records Revealed Amid Corruption Scandal

Imee Marcos accuses President Marcos Jr of long-term drug use as Palace denies claims and corruption tensions rise, pushing questions over his health and credibility.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Imee Marcos And Why Did She Call Her President Brother A 'Drug Addict'?

Senator Imee Marcos shocks the nation after accusing her brother, President Bongbong Marcos, of drug use, igniting a fierce political family feud.

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The Independent UK

Philippine President Marcos Jr rejects drug use accusations by his sister

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s estranged sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption

International Business Times UK

Is Iglesia ni Cristo a Cult? Here's Why Filipinos Believe So as INC's Rally for Transparency Nears End

Many Filipinos consider Iglesia ni Cristo as a cult. Now, as the INC's three-day rally happen, more claims spread online. Here's why they believe so.

The Guardian - UK

‘There is so much corruption’: hundreds of thousands protest in Manila over missing flood funds

Huge rally organised by megachurch whose members vote in a bloc could spell trouble for Philippine president

International Business Times UK

Philippines Corruption Scandal: Will the Country Be the Next Nepal and Indonesia to Hold Revolution?

Massive corruption allegations and rising protests fuel debate on whether the Philippines could face unrest similar to Indonesia and Nepal.

The Independent UK

Latest mass protest against corruption scandal puts Manila on alert

Corruption scandal involving flood control projects implicates power lawmakers and officials

The Independent UK

Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal

International Business Times UK

Zaldy Co Revelation: Marcos 'Ordered' P100B in Budget 'Insertions', Romualdez Told Him 'Stay Out' of PH

Zaldy Co alleges Marcos ordered a P100B budget insertion and Romualdez told him to 'stay out' of the PH, fearing he's being made a 'scapegoat' and vowing to show 'receipts.'

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