Marcos sees progress in China energy talks despite WPS tensions

Agence France Presse 08/15/2026

President Marcos said Friday that the Philippines was “making progress” in discussions with China on possible energy exploration projects, despite continuing tensions over their competing claims in the disputed South China Sea. Since war erupted in the…

Marcos to back 2028 bet who’ll continue anti-graft drive

Luisa Cabato 08/15/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Friday that he would back a presidential candidate in 2028 who would carry on his administration’s campaign against corruption. So far, only impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, a vocal…

Flood control measures effective as water recedes faster — Marcos

08/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The government’s flood control efforts have proven effective in areas like Las Piñas City, as floodwaters were no longer as deep and receded more quickly, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. Marcos highlighted the…

Marcos, Duterte ratings slip in Q2 2026 survey

Mary Joy Salcedo 07/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Performance and trust ratings for both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte slipped in the second quarter of 2026, according to Octa Research’s latest nationwide survey. The noncommissioned “Tugon ng Masa”…

SONA 2026: Corruption, food prices top Filipinos’ concerns

Dexter Cabalza, Kenneth Christiane Basilio, TIna Santos 07/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) today amid growing public calls for his administration to make good on its commitment to curb corruption while…

Marcos summons China envoy after Ayungin Shoal clash

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 07/22/2026

MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to Malacañang in response to the Chinese Coast Guard’s (CCG) assault on Philippine Navy (PN) personnel at Ayungin Shoal. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro…

Marcos calls for careful review of proposed changes to minors’ criminal liability

07/06/2026

VANCOUVER, Canada — President Marcos on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) said any move to lower the minimum age of criminal liability must be carefully studied, even amid a spate of deadly school violence. Speaking to reporters after…

Marcos faults Rodrigo Duterte over inaction on graft allegations

Dexter Cabalza 07/06/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos publicly criticized his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte, for the first time over the alleged failure to address anomalous flood control projects during his administration, saying the current government is now left…

Marcos calls oust moves over slow flood control probe ‘nonsense’

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 07/05/2026

VANCOUVER, Canada – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Canada time) brushed off calls for his removal from office over alleged “selective justice” and unresolved corruption cases in government, calling them “nonsense.” “That makes absolutely no sense,” Marcos…

Marcos pushes PH as Canada’s mining partner

07/05/2026

VANCOUVER — President Marcos promoted the Philippines as a “responsible” mineral processing hub and a strategic partner in the critical minerals sector as Canadian firms expressed interest in investing in the country. During a high-level dialogue on…

Marcos eyes nuclear energy partnership with Russia

06/21/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday in Kazan, Russia, that the Philippines is willing to collaborate with Russia in developing the country’s nuclear energy program. Speaking to Russia Today (RT) during his working visit to Kazan,…

Marcos secures return of 24 Filipinos from Russia

Isabelle Pechay 06/20/2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Friday that 24 Filipinos detained in Irkutsk, a city in Siberia, Russia, will be repatriated to the Philippines. The announcement was made on social media at the conclusion of his working…

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