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 · Apr 13

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 · Mar 25

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

The Independent UK · Mar 25

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 · Jan 22

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 · Jan 19

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 · Jan 15

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 · Jan 15

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 · Nov 30, 2025

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 · Nov 24, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025