Many Filipinos say floods are worse than ever — and now, the government has admitted that vast sums were embezzled from a program meant to fight the problem.
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Philippines President Says Tents Needed to Shelter Earthquake Survivors
Officials were optimistic on Thursday that most of the missing had been accounted for. But severe damage to the area means many people lack shelter, water and electricity.
Protesters in Manila Accuse Government of Misusing Environmental Funds
Demonstrations were set off by accusations that flood relief money was embezzled. They are part of a wave of discontent about economic inequality in several countries in Asia.
Philippine Senate Shelves Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Senate set aside the trial of Sara Duterte, a rival of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She and her party won more seats than expected in midterm elections in May.
Philippines’ Leader Meets With Trump to Clinch Trade Deal
President Trump announced that he had secured a deal with the country that will leave a 19 percent tariff in place, though no details were immediately available.
Detained in The Hague, Duterte Pursues a Political Comeback at Home
Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president who is facing charges of crimes against humanity, is running for mayor in a race analysts say he could win.
How the High-Stakes Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte Unfolded
The man who ordered the Philippines’ bloody war on drugs is now in a cell at The Hague. Getting him there was far from a sure thing.
Why Rodrigo Duterte Was Arrested Now
Running parallel to Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a monthslong feud with the Philippines’ current president.
Vice President Sara Duterte of the Philippines Is Impeached
A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Philippines President Slams Vice President’s Assassination Plot
Political turmoil has escalated after Vice President Sara Duterte claimed to have arranged for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s assassination if she is slain.