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Who Is Imee Marcos? PH Senator Who Accused the Philippine President, Her Brother, Of Being A Cocaine Junkie

Senator Imee Marcos sparks a political crisis after accusing her brother, President Bongbong Marcos, of cocaine use, exposing a deep rift in the ruling family.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Imee Marcos And Why Did She Call Her President Brother A 'Drug Addict'?

Senator Imee Marcos shocks the nation after accusing her brother, President Bongbong Marcos, of drug use, igniting a fierce political family feud.

International Business Times UK

Bongbong Marcos Jr. Drug Use Claim: Senator Imee Says Addiction Exacerbated With First Lady Liza

Senator Imee Marcos claims her brother, President Bongbong Marcos, and the First Lady use drugs, causing his addiction to worsen.

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Zaldy Co Dares Critics: 'Examine the Documents in Full' Before Making 'Conclusions'

Zaldy Co challenges critics to 'examine the documents' on his P100B budget claims against Marcos. Lacson fires back, dismissing the claims and demanding Co testify under oath.

International Business Times UK

Philippine President, Son of Former Dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Just Got Pulled Into a Shocking Corruption Allegation

Shocking claims tie Philippine Prez Ferdinand Marcos Jr to corrupt flood projects amid typhoon fury. Zaldy Co alleges orders from top—will vows of arrests hold

International Business Times UK

Dynasties still dominate south-east Asian politics – in democracies and more authoritarian systems

Dynasties are central to south-east Asian politics as parties are weak, patronage is entrenched and family names are the most durable political brands. But they also face persistent difficulties. Heirs inherit office without real authority, patriarchs refuse to step aside and rivals – whether other families or powerful institutions –…

The Conversation

Billions Stolen, Leaders Toppled: How Asia's Youth Are Rising Against Corruption From Philippines to Kathmandu

From Manila to Kathmandu, Asia's youth uprisings challenge corruption and topple leaders as frustration over elite privilege boils over.

International Business Times UK

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Mass protest expected in Philippines capital amid public fury over alleged corruption in government projects

Sunday’s demonstration in Manila to coincide with anniversary of 1972 martial law declaration as president backs rally in bid to placate anger

The Guardian - AU

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

EU Forges Historic Security Alliance With Southeast Asia Amid Rising Global Tensions

Leaders of the European Union (EU) are looking forward to strengthening security and economic cooperation with Southeast Asia amid challenges of the times.

International Business Times UK

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble.

The Conversation

Philippine elections leaves the Marcos-Duterte family feud still dominating politics

With 317 congressional seats and nearly 18,000 local positions at stake, the May 12 midterm election results in the Philippines mean different things to people across the archipelago. But even a few hours after the unofficial results came in, the brute facts had already become clear.

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Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Blasted By Philippines President For 'Humiliating' Filipinos In Public Pranks

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has publicly condemned vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy for his disrespectful pranks targeting Filipinos, calling them humiliating and warning content creators to act responsibly.

International Business Times UK

Arrest of ex-president Duterte will shake up dynastic politics in the Philippines – and hand initiative to rival Marcos family

The ex-president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, could soon become the first Asian former head of state to be tried at The Hague.

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Dictator's daughter agrees to booze ban on flights

The glamorous daughter of ex-Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos Sr has agreed not to drink alcohol on planes following an alleged drunken incident.

The Conversation

Feud between Marcos and Duterte families distracts from suffering of typhoon-hit Philippines

Politics in the Philippines is beset by clan rivalry at the best of times – but recent events have well and truly blown the lid off a box of snakes. A vice-president making assassination threats towards her own president, while the country reels from its sixth typhoon in a month.…

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping’s ‘gunboat diplomacy’ risks driving his bullied neighbours into enemy hands

Chinese aggression in the South China Sea forcing countries such as Japan to increase defences and talk up an ‘Asian Nato’

Fortune

Can Jollibee's 'Chickenjoy' and sweet spaghetti challenge McDonalds globally?

CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong wants to break into the world’s top five restaurant companies by market cap.

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Philippines President Warns Of Potential Conflict In South China Sea

Philippines President Marcos warns of potential conflict in South China Sea if Filipino citizen is killed by Chinese actions.

International Business Times

Philippine Rise: A Potentially Resource-Rich Ridge Outside SCS That Chinese Vessels 'Intruded'

The Philippines has been pushing back against Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea through diplomatic channels, but the Philippine Rise may be a different story as the country's leader has been braver in recent comments about Beijing's aggression in Philippine territory – perhaps triggered by the Philippines' long history…

International Business Times

Marcos-Duterte Spat: A Real-Life Philippine 'Game Of Thrones' Threatening National Divide

Both politicians are "strong nationalists," but Marcos Jr. has a "much better idea" on managing US relations: Hudson Institute's Patrick Cronin

International Business Times

In 'AI Ready' Philippines, Can This New Bill Help Ease Workplace Fears?

The Philippine leader is confident that the country is "ready" for artificial intelligence, but in the crevices of the corporate world, there are concerns among employers regarding AI adoption.

International Business Times

China Blasts Philippine President For 'Playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Election Statement

The Philippine President congratulated Lai Ching-te for winning the Taiwanese election, and Beijing is left fuming – it lodged a "serious demarche" and summoned the Philippine ambassador.

International Business Times

Marcos Skips COP28, Vows To Work On Release Of 17 Filipino Seafarers Held By Houthis

Marcos is skipping the COP28 conference due to "important developments" regarding the case of 17 Filipino crew members of an Israeli-linked cargo ship that Houthis hijacked last month.

Al Jazeera

Philippines to lower bar for nurses as low pay drives many abroad

Exodus of nurses due to poor working conditions has prompted Manila to propose hiring unlicensed graduates.

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