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Marcos says stronger alliances make Philippines safer amid China tensions, pledges reforms at home

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has used his annual state of the nation speech to declare that the country had become more confident and better prepared to defend its sovereignty

The Independent UK

Impeachment probe of Philippine VP Sara Duterte voided by Supreme Court

Duterte is a strong contender for the 2028 presidency, which President Marcos cannot contest due to a single-term limit.

Al Jazeera

Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this week

A tropical storm is blowing across the Philippines’ mountainous north, worsening more than a week of bad weather that has caused at least 25 deaths and prompted evacuations in villages affected by flooding and landslides

The Independent UK

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Philippines president hails ‘significant achievement’ after 19% tariff deal with Trump

Tariff rate is just shy of the 20 per cent American president threatened earlier this month but higher than the 17 per cent set in April

The Independent UK

Trump Agrees To Small Reduction In Philippine Tariffs

US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.

International Business Times

Trump Says Confident US To Reach Philippines Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump voiced confidence Tuesday at reaching a trade deal with the Philippines to ease his threatened tariffs as he welcomed his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos to the White House.

International Business Times

Feisty Trump deflects, but cannot shake boiling Epstein documents scandal - Roll Call

A fired-up President Trump claimed no knowledge of his team's next steps in the Epstein drama and made allegations about Barack Obama.

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Trump and Philippine leader plan to talk tariffs and China at the White House

President Donald Trump plans to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House

The Independent UK

AI and disinformation fuel political tensions in the Philippines

Duterte supporters step up digital smear campaigns against opponents, using AI-generated content, after his ICC arrest.

Al Jazeera

Filipino politicians share deepfake videos in a battle over impeachment: ‘Even if it’s AI...I agree with the point’

Allies of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte shared a viral video of AI-generated characters last week in to defend her from a looming impeachment.

Fortune

In right-wing victories across the globe, a warning and mirror for India

Over the past four years, there has been an unprecedented surge in right-wing populist victories across the globe. From the US and El Salvador to Italy, Hungary, and even India, populist leaders have either returned to power or have emerged with strong mandates.

Newslaundry

Two world leaders solidify diplomatic relations by delivering their own rendition of an Eric Clapton classic

The Philippines' President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Singapore's Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, showcased their musical chops during a recent presidential visit

Guitar World

Philippine president's Cabinet revamp retains defense chief, a vocal critic of China's aggression

The executive secretary to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says Marcos will retain Defense Secretary Gilberto during a midterm overhaul of his Cabinet

The Independent UK

Former Philippine leader Duterte set to win mayoral election from Hague jail cell

The 80-year-old ex-president, who is accused of committing crimes against humanity during his so-called "war on drugs", has a decisive lead in his family stronghold of Davao.

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The Independent UK

Rodrigo Duterte wins mayoral seat from Hague prison cell in Philippines elections

Former president reclaims stronghold city despite fighting election from The Hague

The Conversation

As Filipinos prepare to vote, ex-strongman Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest is dividing families – all the way to the president

It’s been two months since former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face potential prosecution for crimes against humanity.

The Independent UK

Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances while facing an assertive China

The Philippines has signed a military pact with New Zealand, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila continues to build security alliances as it faces an increasingly aggressive China in the disputed South China Sea

Al Jazeera

Japan, Philippines pledge to deepen security ties amid China tensions

Japan’s Ishiba and Philippines’s Marcos meet in Manila as nations confront China’s assertiveness in South China Sea.

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The Independent UK

Man arrested and 11 dead after car ploughs into crowd at a Vancouver street festival. Here’s what we know

Details of incident still emerging as driver in custody said to be ‘known to police’

The Independent UK

The Latest: Public mourning for Pope Francis to begin at St. Peter's

The body of Pope Francis will be moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning for an Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and insistent prayers for peace

The Guardian - AU

Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump

The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost trade

Euronews

Pete Hegseth pledges US support for Manila against China

The US defence secretary's visit to the Philippines came as Democrats called on him to resign over a national security scandal.

The Independent UK

US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and ensure freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea

Al Jazeera

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans.

Al Jazeera

Philippines Senate launches investigation into Duterte’s ICC arrest

Imee Marcos, sister of incumbent President Marcos, leads probe amid political fallout.

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