15 h. ago Marcos orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections

MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has ordered an investigation into alleged foreign interference in next month’s elections after a top security official’s warning that Chinese state-sponsored groups may be attempting to influence the outcome of the vote. “This is truly alarming,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro told a media briefing. “We will conduct a thorough investigation […] The post Marcos orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections appeared first on Interaksyon.

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15 h. ago Philippine president orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections

Philippine president orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections  Reuters

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18 h. ago From the margins to the heart of the Church: Two Filipino cardinals reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy

As tributes poured in for Pope Francis, two Filipino cardinals, both chosen from the “peripheries,” gave personal reflections on how the late pontiff has changed the Church through an ardent focus on the marginalized of society. Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, president of the Philippine bishops’ conference, said the pope’s vision for a more welcoming and […] The post From the margins to the heart of the Church: Two Filipino cardinals reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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44 h. ago Philippine President Marcos: ‘Promise’ of cheap rice coming true in central Philippines

Philippine President Marcos: ‘Promise’ of cheap rice coming true in central Philippines  Asia News Network

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8 d. ago President Marcos Should Ride a Jet Ski and Plant the Philippine Flag in WPS

President Marcos Should Ride a Jet Ski and Plant the Philippine Flag in WPS  The Geopolitics

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9 d. ago ASIA TODAY Philippines: President Marcos plummets in polls after Duterte affair

ASIA TODAY Philippines: President Marcos plummets in polls after Duterte affair  AsiaNews

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9 d. ago Philippine President Marcos’ Ratings Slide After Duterte Arrest

Philippine President Marcos’ Ratings Slide After Duterte Arrest  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Blasted By Philippines President For 'Humiliating' Filipinos In Public Pranks

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Blasted By Philippines President For 'Humiliating' Filipinos In Public Pranks  International Business Times UK

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2 w. ago Catholic priest shares insights into ex Philippines president's 'bloody campaign'

Catholic priest shares insights into ex Philippines president's 'bloody campaign'  RNZ

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2 w. ago Drug war killings continue in the Philippines as former president Rodrigo Duterte faces ICC warrant over anti

Drug war killings continue in the Philippines as former president Rodrigo Duterte faces ICC warrant over anti-drugs crackdown  ReliefWeb

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2 w. ago My encounters with Philippine presidents — MY P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)

My encounters with Philippine presidents — MY P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)  Asian Journal News

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3 w. ago U.S., Japan, and Philippines Conduct Naval Drill in South China Sea

U.S., Japan, and Philippines Conduct Naval Drill in South China Sea  The Presidential Prayer Team

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3 w. ago Why did the Philippines turn over its former president to the ICC?

Why did the Philippines turn over its former president to the ICC?  Brookings

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3 w. ago After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods

MANILA — The bloodied body of Sheerah Escudero’s 18-year-old brother was found in 2017 with hands bound and head wrapped in packaging tape, a suspected victim of the Philippines’ then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” that left thousands dead. The arrest of Duterte on March 11 on an International Criminal Court warrant over the drug war murders gave her some comfort, but […] The post After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody. Duterte was taken by the ICC on March 11 after his arrest in the Philippine capital Manila on murder charges […] The post Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 w. ago Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses geopolitical strategies and deterrence against China

Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses geopolitical strategies and deterrence against China  Washington Examiner

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4 w. ago Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses Chinese deterrence

Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses Chinese deterrence  Washington Examiner

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4 w. ago US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines

MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines during his meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday. Hegseth, who is in the Philippines as part of a trip to Asia, emphasized the strong alliance, friendship, and cooperation between the two nations. […] The post US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines appeared first on Interaksyon.

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