The Bangsamoro region is a predominantly Muslim area in the Philippines. In a 2019 referendum, Bangsamoro residents voted for greater autonomy. Marcos Jr. affirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing all signed peace agreements. On Monday, authorities in the Philippines’ southern Muslim region welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to implementing signed peace agreements, as one … Read more
The storm has killed at least 14 people and affected over 1.1 million people in the Philippines. Marcos joined relief efforts and distributed food parcels to those hardest hit by the floods. Activists are demanding the passage of bills related to climate justice and accountability. On Thursday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that climate … Read more
Duterte’s anti-narcotics campaign, which began in 2016, has resulted in thousands of deaths. The ICC’s chief prosecutor requested to reopen the inquiry in January 2023, and pre-trial judges approved the request. Marcos also stated that the US will not receive access to additional Philippine military bases. On Monday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos stated that he … Read more
Labor relations are a key aspect of the relationship, with the Kingdom being a major employer for overseas Filipino workers. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 1969 and have been enhancing trade engagements. Marcos’ visit to Saudi Arabia last year resulted in investment deals worth over $4.26 billion. According to sources, Philippine President Ferdinand … Read more
China’s foreign minister says Beijing is prepared to work with incoming Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to usher in a “new golden era” in bilateral relations. Wang Yi is visiting Southeast Asia at a time when the U.S. is attempting to increase its influence in the area. China’s foreign minister Wang Yi stated on Wednesday … Read more
Leni Robredo, the Philippines’ presidential runner-up, vowed Friday to focus on “fighting lies,” urging supporters to accept election results showing the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos won by a landslide. Robredo was the final hurdle in the Marcos family’s decades-long ascent back to the pinnacle of power in the country they left impoverished when … Read more
On Tuesday, the son of late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos won a historic landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, defying fears that he would erode the country’s already shaky democracy. According to an unofficial assessment of results, Ferdinand Marcos Jr received nearly twice as many votes as his nearest challenger, some 40 years after … Read more
On Tuesday, the son of late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos won a historic landslide victory in the country’s presidential election, defying fears that he would erode the country’s already shaky democracy. Nearly 40 years after his namesake father was deposed by a popular revolt and his family chased into exile, Ferdinand Marcos Jr had garnered … 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
