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Dictator's son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippine president

The namesake son of an ousted dictator is sworn in as Philippine president in one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history in the country.

WEKU

Drug killings leave agony, savage facet to Duterte's legacy

The thousands of killings under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs have left families in agony and a savage side to his legacy

The Independent UK

Philippines' central bank sees series of rate hikes, says incoming governor

MANILA: The Philippine central bank's incoming governor on Monday signalled the prospect of a series of rate hikes this year that could extend up to 2023 to tame inflation.

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Philippines protests China's 'illegal' acts in disputed South China Sea atoll

The Philippines has lodged a new diplomatic protest against China's maritime activities within Manila's 200-mile exclusive economic zone, the foreign ministry said late on Friday.

Reuters

Philippines protests China 'swarming' around disputed reef

The Philippines has protested the "illegal" presence of over a hundred Chinese boats around a disputed reef in the flashpoint South China Sea, describing it as a source of regional instability, the government said.

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Top U.S. official meets Philippines' Marcos to boost "longstanding alliance"

Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos met with a top U.S. official in Manila on Thursday, underscoring efforts to preserve an alliance strained by incumbent leader Rodrigo Duterte's animosity toward Washington and his embrace of Beijing.

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US official meets Marcos in Philippines in diplomatic push

A top State Department official has met with Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, part of an ongoing diplomatic outreach in the Asia-Pacific region by Washington to try and blunt growing Chinese influence

The Independent UK

Philippine volcano spews ash and steam, alarms villagers

Philippine officials say a volcano southeast of Manila has spewed ash and steam about half a mile into the sky in a brief steam-driven explosion that scattered ash in nearby villages and alarmed residents

The Independent UK

Sea feud with China flares as Marcos prepares for presidency

The Philippine government has announced a new diplomatic protest against China over disputes in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Philippines complains of Chinese fishing ban, 'harassment'

MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday said it had filed a diplomatic protest with China for unilaterally declaring a South China Sea fishing ban and complained also of harassment and violations of its jurisdiction by Beijing's coast guard.

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Philippines' Marcos says he discussed defence deal with US envoy

MANILA: Philippines president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday he discussed the extension of a joint military agreement with an envoy of defence ally the United States, after meetings with senior diplomats of four countries.

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Kishida assures Philippines president-elect Marcos of Japan's economic commitment

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed resolve to continue economic cooperation with the Philippines during a telephone conversation on Friday with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Japan's embassy in Manila said.

Reuters

Marcos-Duterte alliance shows cracks after historic election win

MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte joined forces to pull off the biggest Philippine election win in four decades. The question now is whether they can stay united over the next six years.

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Philippines president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr says Manila and Beijing to expand relationship

President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr says relations between the Philippines and China will "shift to a higher gear" under his administration after Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him of support for his "independent foreign policy".

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Philippines' Marcos wants China ties to 'shift to higher gear'

MANILA: Philippines president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his country's relations with China will expand and shift to a higher gear under his administration, and Beijing had assured him of its support for his "independent foreign policy".

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Nobel laureate fears SNS used to 'manipulate minds'

MANILA -- Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa has expressed concerns over the way powerful people disseminate self-aggrandizing information online to elicit public support.

Reuters

China envoy says ties with Philippines to strengthen under Marcos

Relations between the Philippines and China will become stronger under the Southeast Asian country's incoming president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, China's ambassador to Manila said on Thursday.

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Commentary: With Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s son in power, anti-corruption advocates in Philippines need support

It was a warm spring morning 36 years ago when millions of people swarmed the streets of Manila, demanding the ouster of a kleptocratic president from power. Subsequently, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. fled the Philippines with 24 gold bricks, luxury clothes enough to fill 67 racks and gems hidden in diaper…

Reuters

China committed to friendship and working with Philippines under Marcos - embassy

China will continue to work together with the Philippines under its incoming president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who won this week's election by a landslide, its embassy in Manila said on Wednesday.

Foreign Policy

New Philippine President Marcos Is No Duterte on Foreign Policy

Monday’s victor intends to defend sovereignty against China and prioritize the U.S. alliance.

ABC News

Philippine voters unconcerned about historical corruption to deliver Ferdinand Marcos Jr. landslide win

It's been 36 years since the Marcos family was hounded out of the country over the corrupt dealings of President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Imelda. But in a sign that his parents' excess has been forgiven, Ferdinand Jr looks set to return the family name to the highest office.

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Marcos win prompts protests in the Philippines

MANILA: Angry young voters gathered in the Philippines on Tuesday to protest against Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son and namesake of the former dictator, who clinched a landslide victory this week in one of the most divisive presidential elections in the country’s recent history.

Al Jazeera

Why the 2022 Philippines election is so significant

There are 10 candidates vying to replace Rodrigo Duterte as president, but only two really matter.

Bangkok Post

Marcos Jr on verge of historic win in Philippines

MANILA: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos was set to address hundreds of thousands of supporters Saturday on the final day of presidential election campaigning, as polls showed him heading towards a landslide win.

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