The Latest Breaking News from Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippines looking at market intervention to defend peso: Marcos

MANILA: The Philippines will continue to use interest rates to mitigate against inflation and may step in to defend a depreciating peso, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 18, 2022

U.S. grants Philippines $100 million in foreign military financing

The United States has made available $100 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, its ambassador in Manila said on Friday, part of efforts to boost the Southeast Asian country's defence capabilities and military modernisation.

Reuters · Oct 14, 2022

Marcos Jr. reaffirms US ties in first 100 days of presidency

Saturday marks Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 100th day in office

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

‘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.

The News Lens · Sep 27, 2022

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 · Sep 26, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 25, 2022

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 · Sep 24, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022