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.
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Why Sara Duterte Talked About Beheading Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The alliance between Sara Duterte and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., which brought two notorious dynasties together, has unraveled in spectacular fashion.
U.S. Pledges $500 Million in New Military Aid to the Philippines, as China Asserts Sea Claims
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III warned Beijing against engaging in hostilities with U.S. allies in the South and East China Seas.
Years Later, Philippines Reckons With Duterte’s Brutal Drug War
A president’s vow to fight drugs unleashed violence and fostered a culture of impunity. But the crimes are finally getting a look, including from the International Criminal Court.
In Warning to China, Biden Hosts Summit With Leaders of Japan and Philippines
President Biden discussed security in the South China Sea with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines at the White House.
What the Philippines Is Doing About South China Sea Tensions
Escalating tensions in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says, are not only a regional issue, but a global one.
Japan and Philippines, Wary of China, Look to Expand Military Ties
An agreement, driven by the shared view that Beijing increasingly poses a threat to the region, would give Tokyo access to bases and make it easier to conduct joint drills.
The Philippines’ Tension With China Crosses New Line in South China Sea
The Philippines is pushing back against China’s territorial claims. But Chinese forces have been unrelenting in using direct confrontation, raising worries about an escalation.
Marcos Makes Mark on Foreign Policy in Push for Closer U.S.-Philippines Ties
In his first months in power, the Philippines leader has reforged a strong alliance with the U.S., winning praise even as questions remain about his path and intent at home.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Marcos at the White House
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