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Ferdinand Marcos Jr

January 31, 2023
US to Secure Access to New Philippine Military Facilities: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
The move, which is expected to be announced this week, is the latest sign of the rapid advancement in bilateral relations under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

January 30, 2023
Marcos and the Philippines at Davos
By Mong Palatino
Since taking office in July, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has undertaken eight trips abroad, with a ninth to come next month.

January 24, 2023
Why Did ASEAN Leaders Skip Davos?
By Sribala Subramanian
The annual gathering of global elites has grown more “eurocentric.”

January 23, 2023
New Year, Old Moves: China, Philippines, and the South China Sea
By Vincent Kyle Parada
Although both sides have kept it low key, Chinese coast guard activities are continuing in areas claimed by Manila.

January 16, 2023
How the Onion Became the Symbol of Inflation in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
In December, the staple vegetable was selling for more than the cost of chicken and beef.

January 09, 2023
Philippine Military Chief Replaced by Retiring General
By Jim Gomez
The government did not provide any explanation for the replacement of Lt. Gen. Bartolome Bacarro, who was supposed to serve until August 2025.

January 06, 2023
The Philippines’ New Year Airport Meltdown
By Mong Palatino
The start of 2023 should have been triumphant for President Marcos. Instead, domestic and international attention was monopolized by the chaos unfolding at the country's airports.

January 05, 2023
Philippines, China Agree on Measures to Manage Maritime Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Xi Jinping agreed to restart joint oil and gas exploration and set up a direct channel of communication on South China Sea issues.

January 04, 2023
On China, Can Marcos Succeed Where Duterte Failed?
By Sebastian Strangio
The new Philippine president is promising to shift relations to a “higher gear.” But his administration’s swift re-engagement with the U.S. is likely to pose problems.

January 04, 2023
Philippines’ Marcos Jr. Heads to China Amid Sea Disputes
By Associated Press
Alluding to the two countries' territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Marcos said he looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional political and security issues.

December 22, 2022
Manila Prepares to Overhaul Its Clean Water Infrastructure
By Adam Kiedrowski
The Philippine capital, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has long struggled to supply clean water to its 12 million people.

November 30, 2022
The ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Inside the Marcos Government
By Mong Palatino
The recent expulsion by the president's party of Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has highlighted the shambolic state of affairs within the administration.
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