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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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…

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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.

Reuters

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

Reuters

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Reuters

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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Philippines’ infrastructure woes in focus as Marcos takes reins

Archipelago has for decades struggled to provide adequate infrastructure to serve the needs of its 110 million people.

Reuters

Philippines Supreme Court rejects last bid to thwart incoming president Marcos

The Philippines Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a final bid to disqualify President-elect Ferdinand Marcos from last month's election, clearing the way for his inauguration later this week and the return to rule of the country's most famous dynasty.

The Independent UK

A new leader in the Philippines, and a family's old wounds

Filipino Americans are expressing a range of emotions after voters in their homeland overwhelmingly elected the son of the nation’s former dictator as president

The Guardian - UK

In the Philippines, a bun revives myths and misery of a bygone Marcos era

Marcos supporters say nutribuns remain a symbol of family’s commitment to the poor, for others they stoke memories of severe hardship

Reuters

Philippines' President-elect Marcos says he will head agriculture ministry

Philippines' President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday he will head the Department of Agriculture himself to address severe problems faced by the sector.

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The daughter of the outgoing Philippine president takes oath as vice president

The electoral triumphs of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte extend a Philippine political history that has long been dominated by politicians belonging to the same bloodlines.

Reuters

Philippines' Marcos taps former military chief as defence minister

Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr has appointed former military chief Jose Faustino as the Southeast Asian country's next defence minister in his cabinet, his press secretary said on Friday.

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