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Philippines' Marcos open to buying Russian fuel, proposes new Myanmar approach

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his nation may need to turn to Russia to fulfil its fuel needs amid rising global energy prices, bucking pressure from Western allies for countries to shun Moscow.

Reuters

Outrage after Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa shot dead in Manila

Media groups and activists describe assassination of radio star, known on air as Percy Lapid, as a blow to press freedom

The Guardian - AU

Marcos trip to watch Singapore F1 races sparks criticism

A trip by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Singapore over the weekend to watch Formula One races has come under attack from critics who described it as “utterly callous” while thousands of Filipinos remain displaced due to a recent typhoon

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‘Where’s the President?’ Trends as Super Typhoon Batters the Philippines

Marcos posted a video of his trip to the United States while his constituents was bracing for the devastating impact of the typhoon.

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6 people killed in Philippine typhoon

The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year left at least six people dead, authorities said Monday, after heavy rain and fierce winds battered the country's most populous island.

Bangkok Post

Five killed as Typhoon Noru powers across northern Philippines

Philippine’s strongest typhoon this year cuts power and communications to northern areas but spares Manila the worst.

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Philippines’ Marcos eyes China compromise on South China Sea

The Philippines is interested in renewing talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea to expand and diversify its sources of energy, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.

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Marcos: Manila considering deals with Russia

The Philippines is talking to Russia about buying fuel and other key commodities because the country’s national interest overrides potential concerns over the war in Ukraine, says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Bangkok Post

AP News Digest 4:15 a.m.

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The AP Interview: Marcos wants to 'reintroduce' Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to “reintroduce the Philippines” to the world

The Independent UK

Marcos Government Slashes Funding for Historical Preservation

Amid accusations of historical distortion, the Marcos government has stoked fears of re-writing history books as it cuts the budget for archiving and culture.

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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

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

Philippines leader: Rich countries have put poorest at risk

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is telling leaders gathered at the United Nations that the world’s richest people have put its poorest at risk

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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 Independent UK

Philippine leader says calling his father dictator `wrong'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says it’s wrong to describe his late father as a dictator and that his brutal martial law rule in the 1970s was not meant to prolong his grip on power

Reuters

Philippines President Marcos defends father's martial law legacy

Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday defended his late father's imposition of martial law when in power, saying it was necessary because he was simultaneously fighting communist and separatist rebellions at that time.

Bangkok Post

Philippines ramps up protests against China with Marcos in power

In just over 70 days under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines has lodged 52 protests against Beijing over the South China Sea, signalling pushback from the new government amid an ongoing territorial dispute.

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Philippines extending state of calamity for virus pandemic

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is extending a state of calamity declared by his predecessor more than two years ago to deal with continuing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic

Reuters

Philippine lawmaker seeks to abolish agency recovering Marcos wealth

A Philippines lawmaker has submitted a bill seeking to scrap a commission tasked with recovering billions of dollars in wealth plundered during the rule of the president's late father, arguing it has "outlived it usefulness".

The Independent UK

Activists blast holiday for Philippine dictator's birthday

Human rights activists in the Philippines have rejected President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s move to proclaim the birthday of his father, an ousted dictator, a special holiday in their northern home province

Reuters

Philippines' Marcos touts $14 billion investment pledges from 'fruitful' overseas trip

Philippines leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr has touted his first overseas trip as a success that secured investment pledges of $14 billion, as the son of the country's late ruler eyes economic gains to get his presidency off to a strong start.

The Independent UK

Philippines ending compulsory mask wearing outdoors

Philippine officials say President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a recommendation to end the mandatory wearing of masks outdoors across the country more than two years after it was imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

Philippines' Marcos visits Indonesia in first overseas trip as president

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo on Monday for a state visit focused on bolstering defence, trade and other ties between the two neighbours.

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