Philippines

‘Seeds of instability’: Fake news target Philippine leader Marcos’ health

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr was hospitalised for a colon inflammation in January.

Philippines' Duterte ally in standoff with law enforcers after ICC arrest warrant

FILE PHOTO: Philippine National Police chief Ronald Dela Rosa speaks during the founding anniversary of the Philippine National Police celebration at Camp Crame, in Quezon city Metro Manila, Philippines February 6, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo

Philippines presidential hopeful Sara Duterte impeached, awaits Senate trial

Protesters call for the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives on whether to transmit the impeachment complaint to the Senate, outside the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Philippines, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte impeached again, but Senate trial now in doubt

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte was impeached anew by the House of Representatives on May 11, making her the first vice-president in the country’s history to be impeached twice.

Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN grouping

Myanmar’s coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing holding an 11,000-carat ruby in Naypyitaw, after it was found at a gem tract in Mogok in Mandalay.

Philippine V-P Sara Duterte facing second impeachment vote

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte is facing four charges, including misusing public funds and threatening to assassinate Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Australia sees military allies ready to work together if needed

Australia aims to conduct more military activities, including trainings with countries like Japan and Indonesia, in line with the goal of a stable Indo-Pacific and South-west Pacific.

Philippines ex-president Duterte taps new lawyer for ICC trial

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been detained in an ICC facility since March 2025 on murder charges.

Commentary

ASEAN’s energy ambitions are a test of its unity

ASEAN leaders at the 48th ASEAN Summit held at Mactan Expo Center in Cebu, Philippines, on May 8.

Marcos says ASEAN fuel-sharing scheme still needs to be ironed out

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on ahead of the gala dinner at the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on May 8, 2026.

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