Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippines sees slower growth, weak peso beyond end of Marcos’ term in 2028

Rice remains the centrepiece and a volatile variable of the Philippine-Vietnam relationship, as Manila relies heavily on Hanoi to ensure its national food security. 

Philippines-Vietnam US$10 billion trade push risks running into rice politics

“It was not the government that did this,” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.

Philippine President Marcos denies role in Senate gunfire as ICC suspect standoff threats escalate

The political manoeuvre came as the House approved a second impeachment case against Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte.

Duterte ouster bid hits wall as allies seize Philippine senate

Diesel and petrol prices in the Philippines have more than doubled since the start of the Middle East conflict.

Philippine President Marcos suspends taxes on fuel products

The Asean Leaders’ summit will go ahead in May but will be shortened to a “bare-bones” programme, said Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Asean summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to ‘bare bones’ programme due to Middle East conflict

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said a committee has been formed to ensure the orderly movement, supply, distribution and availability of fuel, food, medicines, agricultural products and essential goods.

Philippine President Marcos declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risk

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says: “Our foreign policy is very simple: it’s peace and national interest.”

Marcos says war may spur energy talks with China in disputed sea

Filipino Vice-President Sara Duterte was successfully impeached by the House in 2025, but efforts to bring her to trial in the Senate fell through in July.

Philippines VP Duterte faces third impeachment complaint