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Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines

President Marcos said in July there were anomalies in most of the 9,855 flood control projects worth more than $9.5bn.

Al Jazeera

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

Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud

Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president

The Guardian - UK

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Philippines' Duterte Earned International Infamy, Praise At Home

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte earned international infamy for the deadly narcotics crackdown that led to his arrest Tuesday on charges of crimes against humanity, despite enjoying huge popularity at home.

International Business Times

End Of The Duterte Legacy? Why The Philippines Just Impeached Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte impeached over ₱612.5M fund misuse amid escalating feud with President Marcos.

International Business Times UK

Philippine House Votes To Impeach VP Sara Duterte

Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, who has fallen out spectacularly with the country's leader, paving the way for a Senate trial that could see her removed from office.

International Business Times

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.

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Philippines VP Threatens To Assassinate President And First Lady, Echoing Her Father's Brutal Legacy

Rodrigo Duterte's violent legacy persists as his daughter, VP Sara Duterte, threatens to kill President Marcos, the First Lady and the House Speaker.

International Business Times UK

Stage set for battle of the dynasties as Rodrigo Duterte eyes return to politics in the Philippines

Former president to run for mayor of Davao amid fight for power against formidable Marcos family

The Guardian - UK

Filipino Mother's Search For Missing Son In The Spotlight

For 17 years, Edita Burgos has looked inside body bags, visited military camps, led street protests, and filed court cases in a desperate search for her missing son Jonas.

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

Prospects shaky for Philippines’ government and communist peace talks

The two sides agreed to start talks this month, but continued fighting and mutual distrust have undermined process.

Al Jazeera

Duterte calls Philippine president ‘a drug addict’ as rift deepens

Ferdinand Marcos Jr hits back with fentanyl insult amid breakdown in relations between political families

The Guardian - UK

Duterte Alleges Split with Marcos, Accuses Him of Drug Use

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte accuses his successor Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of plotting to amend the constitution and warns of his removal from ...

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Q&A: ‘I need to be vindicated’: Leila de Lima on Duterte and the drug war

Freed after six years, the former Philippines senator spoke to Al Jazeera about her ordeal and her hopes for the future.

The Guardian - UK

Ferdinand Marcos Jr drops Philippines holiday marking toppling of father

Day commemorating 1986 People Power Revolution omitted from official list of holidays for 2024

Al Jazeera

‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties

Two leaders agree to deepen military relationship amid heightened tensions in Asia Pacific, China pressure.

360info

The threats astroturfing has on the media's future

Without relying on the media to put them in good light, politicians are finding ways to influence people through digital astroturfing.

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Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close.

360info

Lapdog or watchdog? The media under Marcos

After six years being sapped by Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines media is now struggling to hold Ferdinand Marcos Jr properly to account.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Supporting US bases in the Philippines isn’t an option

The Philippines remains the largest recipient of U.S. military aid in the Indo-Pacific region, having received more than $1.14 billion in funding from 2015 to 2022. These bases were used in every major U.S. war in the 20th century, as well as serving as “rest and recreation” sites for military…

The Independent UK

The nuclear option: could this abandoned plant solve the Philippines’ energy crisis?

Supporters say a revival of the project would ease the country’s reliance on coal and prop up its renewables sector. But, detractors tell Rebecca Tan, decades-old safety risks remain

The News Lens

“Ka Joma Lives!”: The Philippines Mourns Exiled Revolutionary Leader

Joma Sison, a revolutionary leader in exile, leaves a legacy deeply intertwined with the modern political history of the Philippines.

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Marcos wants to 'reintroduce' Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to “reintroduce the Philippines” to the world

Reuters

'Never forget': Filipino activists mark 50th anniversary of martial law declaration

Hundreds of Filipino activists on Wednesday took to the streets to mark the 50th anniversary of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr's declaration of martial law.

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