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Ferdinand Marcos Jr
![Philippines to Hold Joint Maritime Patrols With US, Japan Philippines to Hold Joint Maritime Patrols With US, Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-04-02-002923.jpeg)
Philippines to Hold Joint Maritime Patrols With US, Japan
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement of the joint South China Sea maneuvers is expected to be announced at a trilateral summit between the three nations next week.
![Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-03-14-200429.jpg)
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change
By Mong Palatino
As mid-term elections approach, the rift between the Duterte and Marcos clans continues to widen.
![Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-19-042643.jpg)
Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos
By Sebastian Strangio
The trilateral summit, which will be held in Washington on April 11, comes at a time of increasing tension in the western Pacific.
![President Marcos to Meet US Secretary of State Amid South China Sea Tensions President Marcos to Meet US Secretary of State Amid South China Sea Tensions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-14-034915.jpg)
President Marcos to Meet US Secretary of State Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that the meeting will address closer maritime cooperation between the U.S., the Philippines, and Japan.
![Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’ Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-06-005044.jpg)
Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’
By Mong Palatino
Political divisions are opening up over a plan to overhaul the 1987 Constitution to allow more foreign ownership in local industries.
![What to Expect From the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit What to Expect From the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-01-032836.jpg)
What to Expect From the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit
By Sebastian Strangio
The March 4-6 summit seeks to build on the progress that has taken place in ASEAN-Australia relations under Prime Minister Albanese's Labor government.
![Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership in the Spotlight as Marcos Addresses Australian Parliament Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership in the Spotlight as Marcos Addresses Australian Parliament](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-02-29-143936.jpg)
Australia-Philippines Strategic Partnership in the Spotlight as Marcos Addresses Australian Parliament
By Grant Wyeth
Central to Marcos’ speech – and to growing Australia-Philippines ties – are concerns about China’s behavior in the South China Sea.
![Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists? Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-02-27-205604.jpg)
Why Are Southeast Asia’s Young Voters Turning to Illiberal Populists?
By Imran Said and Alexander Berghaus
Recent elections have upended the assumption that young people are inherently more progressive than their elders.
![Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-02-16-011720.jpg)
Indonesia’s President Congratulates Successor-elect Following Decisive Victory
By Sebastian Strangio
The election of Prabowo Subianto bears a striking resemblance to the comeback victory of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in 2022.
![Are the Dutertes the New Opposition in the Philippines? Are the Dutertes the New Opposition in the Philippines?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-02-08-062957.jpg)
Are the Dutertes the New Opposition in the Philippines?
By Mong Palatino
Despite their recent tensions with President Marcos and his allies, the Dutertes have not yet fully cut their ties with the ruling coalition.
![Vietnam, Philippines Sign Agreements on Maritime Security Cooperation Vietnam, Philippines Sign Agreements on Maritime Security Cooperation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-01-30-213208.jpg)
Vietnam, Philippines Sign Agreements on Maritime Security Cooperation
By Sebastian Strangio
The agreements come at a time of intensifying tension in waters claimed by China and the Philippines.
![Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-01-30-031047.jpg)
Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power
By Jim Gomez
The rivalry between the two leaders has broken into the open amid mutual accusations of drug abuse.