The Philippines stated on Tuesday that it has lodged a diplomatic complaint with China over Beijing’s unilateral declaration of a South China Sea fishing ban, as well as harassment and breaches of its authority by Beijing’s coast guard. The Chinese warships were accused of disturbing a cooperative maritime scientific research mission as well as energy … Read more
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. claimed victory in the Philippine presidential election on Wednesday, promising to be a leader “for all Filipinos,” according to his spokesman. In a statement, Vic Rodriguez stated, “To the world, he says: Judge me not by my ancestors, but by my actions.” According to preliminary results, Marcos Jr. has nearly 56 percent … Read more
Three security guards were slain Monday when gunmen opened fire at a polling place in the Philippines’ restive southern region, authorities said, as millions of people cast ballots in national elections. Elections are often tumultuous in a country with permissive gun regulations and a violent political culture, but officials claimed this season’s election season had … Read more
On the eve of elections that appear to be returning the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ son to the presidency, the regime’s victims are hurt and disheartened – but determined to continue their struggle. “In other countries, dictators were lined up against the wall. That never happened to them,” said 70-year-old Bonifacio Ilagan. Ilagan, a … Read more
MANILA – The son and namesake of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos the favourite to succeed authoritarian firebrand Rodrigo Duterte and return his clan to the presidential palace they once fled as the race to lead the Philippines kicked off. Candidates hit the hustings for the three-month campaign season in a chaotic and colourful charm offensive … Read more
