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Trump's signature on $100 bill to put him in small circle of sitting presidents

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump writes his signature, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump writes his signature, as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

Philippine President Marcos says ASEAN summit will be bare-bones, focus on Middle East war impacts

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced a national energy emergency, the first of its kind globally, as the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten oil supplies.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr announced a national energy emergency, the first of its kind globally, as the US-Israel war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten oil supplies.

Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a press conference after declaring a state of national emergency amid rising fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, March 25, 2026. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a press conference after declaring a state of national emergency amid rising fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, March 25, 2026. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS

Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice-President Duterte

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a statement following her impeachment by the lower house of the Congress, in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a statement following her impeachment by the lower house of the Congress, in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

News analysis

40 years after dictatorship, Philippines struggles with entrenched political dynasties

A protest commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which overthrew the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, in Quezon City on Feb 25.
A protest commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution, which overthrew the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, in Quezon City on Feb 25.

Philippine Vice President Duterte to run for president in 2028 elections

FILE PHOTO: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she delivers a statement following her impeachment by the lower house of the Congress, in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte gestures as she delivers a statement following her impeachment by the lower house of the Congress, in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

Atletico hit Barcelona for four to take giant step toward Copa del Rey final

Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Semi Final - First Leg - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - February 12, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Albert Gea
Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Semi Final - First Leg - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - February 12, 2026 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Albert Gea

Philippine House panel finds bid to impeach President Marcos lacks substance

FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attends the 27th ASEAN-China Summit at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane, Laos, October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos

FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. look on before the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, October 27, 2025. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. look on before the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, October 27, 2025. Vincent Thian/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Llorente own-goal helps Galatasaray hold Atletico Madrid

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Galatasaray v Atletico Madrid - Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey - January 21, 2026 Galatasaray's Ilkay Gundogan and Victor Osimhen with teammates applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Galatasaray v Atletico Madrid - Rams Park, Istanbul, Turkey - January 21, 2026 Galatasaray's Ilkay Gundogan and Victor Osimhen with teammates applaud fans after the match REUTERS/Murad Sezer

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