Ferdinand Marcos Jr

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Growing energy crisis sparked by Iran war could further shake Filipinos’ trust in Marcos

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos speaks during a press conference at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 25, 2026. Marcos earlier declared a state of "national energy emergency" on March 24, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East war. (Photo by Ezra Acayan / POOL / AFP)

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

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 House orders submission of V-P Duterte’s asset records

(FILES) Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announces her intention to run for the country's presidency in 2028 during a press conference in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila on February 18, 2026. A Philippine congressional committee agreed overwhelmingly on March 4, 2026 to send articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to lawmakers for a vote that could decide her political future. (Photo by Jam STA ROSA / AFP)

Philippines declares national energy emergency as Iran war fuels oil shock fears

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Philippines' president, during a Bloomberg Television interview in Manila, the Philippines, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Marcos signaled that his government will tolerate weakness in the peso, saying there is a limit to their defense of the currency as market forces drive up the dollar. Photographer: Lisa Marie David/Bloomberg

Philippines’ Marcos says Mid-East war may spur energy talks with China in disputed sea

Talks between the Philippines and China on exploring Reed Bank in the South China Sea have gone nowhere.

Philippines says grounding planes is a ‘distinct possibility’ due to Iran war

The Philippines said grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a “distinct possibility,” according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine lawmakers start impeachment hearings against Vice-President Duterte

Protesters call for the impeachment of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte outside the House of Representatives in Manila.

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.

Filipinos protest against corruption on anniversary of Marcos Sr’s ouster

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

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