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Philippines’ Marcos Eyes India Trade, Defense in Talks With Modi

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss trade and defense relations with India when he meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a state visit to the South Asian nation next week. ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Modi, Marcos Pledge Closer Defense Ties Amid Rising China Threat

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met in New Delhi on Tuesday and agreed to deepen their military partnership, at a time when China is becoming ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Marcos Taps New Public Works Head in Wake of Flood Deals Scandal

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Vince Dizon to head the Department of Public Works and Highways, replacing Manuel Bonoan who quit amid controversies over flood-control projects ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Philippines’ Marcos Removes Police Chief Who Led Duterte Arrest

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has relieved the police chief from his post, less than three months since being promoted to the job. In a letter dated Aug. 25 made public on Tuesday, ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Philippine Military Chief Rejected Calls to Unseat Marcos

The Philippines’ military chief said he rejected calls by some retired officers for the armed forces to remove President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., amid domestic tensions over the administration’s ...
Newsday

Philippine president supports public outrage over corruption but says protests should be peaceful

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president on Monday encouraged the public to express their outrage over massive corruption that has plagued flood-control projects in one of Asia’s most ...