Manila should realize reliance on US promises is a risky game – Opinion

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov 14, 2025 shows a panoramic view of China”s Huangyan Island in the South China Sea. [Photo/Xinhua] Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr appears to have convinced himself that he can walk a geopolitical tightrope without ever looking down. On the one hand, he courts Washington, granting the Pentagon access … Read more

Manila should realize reliance on US promises is a risky game

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr appears to have convinced himself that he can walk a geopolitical tightrope without ever looking down. On the one hand, he courts Washington, granting the Pentagon access to more military bases, hosting United States missile systems, and allowing the Philippines to be positioned as a forward outpost for whatever confrontation … Read more

Philippine president declares national energy emergency

MANILA, Philippines (AP) β€” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency to respond to the impact of the Middle East war, which his administration said posed β€œan imminent danger of a critically low energy supply.” Under the declaration, which will initially last for a year, Marcos will lead … Read more

Marcos meets repatriated OFWs from Middle East

Published March 23, 2026 7:41am Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday met Filipinos from the Middle East, who were repatriated to the country amid the ongoing tension in the said region. A total of 343 passengers … Read more

Marcos announces more subsidies, policy adjustments to help public cope with effects of Middle East conflict

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Marcos wants Congress to scrap travel tax, pass anti-dynasty bill before June 2026 – ABS-CBN

Marcos wants Congress to scrap travel tax, pass anti-dynasty bill before June 2026  ABS-CBN Marcos approves 21 priority bills, including travel tax abolition  Manila Bulletin Claudio: PBBM dapat isulong anti-dynasty, party-list reform para matubos apelyidong Marcos  Abante TNT NEWS UPDATE: Nanawagan si Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez sa mga mambabatas ng Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) na magkaisa at … Read more

House justice panel chair: We voted 'independently' on Marcos impeachment complaints – ABS-CBN

House justice panel chair: We voted ‘independently’ on Marcos impeachment complaints  ABS-CBN Impeachment complaints vs Marcos ibinasura ng Kamara  Inquirer.net PBBM impeachment parang may script – Liza Maza  Tonite – Abante Drama lang ang tanan  Philstar.com Ex-Rep. Castro, positibong uusad impeachment vs VP Sara; ‘wag lang makikialam si PBBM?  Balita Source link

Philippines discovers new gas deposit near disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) β€” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Monday the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near the disputed South China Sea, which could shield his country from a potential power crisis. The β€œsignificant discovery” northwest off Palawan province, close to an existing gas field in waters adjacent to the critical waterway, … Read more

Marcos hails PH-EU security, defense dialogue

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the establishment of the Philippines-European Union (EU) Security and Defense Dialogue highlights the importance of addressing geopolitical challenges with nations that share similar values and adhere to a rules-based international order.Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  … Read more

Marcos back in PH after ASEAN Summit in Malaysia

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has returned to the Philippines after taking part in theΒ 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Malaysia. The plane carrying the President and his delegation landed at 3:19 a.m.Β  During the summit, Southeast Asian leaders reached an understanding that any bilateral agreements they might strike with the United States on trade … Read more