Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on state visit to Malaysia starting today
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be received in a State Welcoming Ceremony at Istana Negara by Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Wednesday.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Philippines' Marcos cheers 'Christmas gift' of $95 bil state budget
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Friday signed into law the 2023 budget bill which authorises a record 5.27 trillion pesos spending to support his administration's economic agenda.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Philippine President Marcos inspects landslide-hit province, death toll at 110
More than 100 people were injured and 33 were still missing as a result of widespread flooding and multiple landslides.
Tue Nov 01 2022
King congratulates new Philippine president Marcos Jr
Malaysia and the Philippines have established close ties and brotherhood since 1959 and as inseparable neighbours, His Majesty said.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Philippine presidential candidates wrap up campaign after millions rally in capital
Philippine presidential candidates on Saturday night wrapped up a fiesta-like campaign period of 90 days for Monday's general election.
Sun May 08 2022
Philippine presidential candidates in final push to woo voters
Marcos, the son and namesake of the ousted dictator who ruled the country for two decades, has a wide lead in polls over the incumbent vice president, Robredo.
Tue May 03 2022
Daughter of Philippine President Duterte files candidacy for vice president
Sara Duterte-Carpio entered the vice presidential race by way of substitution after her political party's original candidate withdrew.
Sat Nov 13 2021
Factbox - Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's surprise retirement from politics has cleared the way for his daughter Sara's presidential run.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Philippine President Duterte says he is retiring from politics
Duterte said he was retiring from politics, as he declined to enter the vice presidential race for next year's election.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Manny Pacquiao retires from boxing to chase Philippine presidential bid
Pacquiao said he was retiring from boxing to focus on the biggest fight in his political career.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Manila mayor declares Philippine presidential bid
Francisco Domagoso, 47, better known by his celebrity screen name Isko Moreno is one of the leading candidates in opinion polls.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies in hospital - Sources
The 61-year-old was president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Philippine president's guards used 'smuggled' COVID-19 vaccines: Minister
The Philippine defence minister said on Wednesday that unapproved COVID-19 vaccines given to President Rodrigo Duterte's military security detail had been smuggled into the country.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Philippines talking to Russian vaccine maker on trials, seeks 'complete dossier'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lauded the Russian vaccine and offered to be "injected in public", to allay public fears about its safety.
Wed Aug 12 2020