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FERDINAND MARCOS JR.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his speech during the State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Metro Manila on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 28, 2026
Marcos vows progress on graft and tax relief to win back confidence
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s popularity has slumped amid a feud with Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, who is having an impeachment trial.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces a public who says he¡¯s done little to clean up the corruption he revealed.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 27, 2026
Marcos fights to revive economy and presidency after graft debacle
The public¡¯s trust in Philippine?President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is at a record low despite efforts to cushion consumers from the impact of the Iran war.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is trying to have the case thrown out by the Supreme Court.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 6, 2026
Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial with Philippine presidential dream at stake
The trial could deepen political turmoil in the Philippines, where growth has stuttered after revelations of graft led to a slump in consumer and investor confidence.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. holds a joint news conference with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after their meeting in Tokyo on May 28.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 5, 2026
Envoy hails growing Japan-Philippines economic and security ties
Bilateral ties are now at ¡°the highest point ever,¡± following Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s state visit to Japan in late May, the Philippines¡¯ ambassador said.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before a meeting at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 28, 2026
Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 27, 2026
Japan welcomes Philippines¡¯ Marcos at Imperial Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s visit is the first state guest visit to Japan by a Philippine president since 2015.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes part in a news conference during an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on May 8.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 24, 2026
Philippine leader¡¯s state visit to Japan to focus on shoring up defense ties
Energy security will also be on the agenda for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s trip to Tokyo ¡ª the first state visit by the country¡¯s leader in more than a decade.
Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, waves to well-wishers during a public appearance for New Year celebrations by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2.
JAPAN
May 23, 2026
Prince Hisahito to make debut at imperial banquet
It will be the first time for the 19-year-old prince, currently in his second year at the University of Tsukuba, to attend an event to welcome a state guest.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 25.
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2026
Philippines¡¯ Marcos says Japan defense posture on summit agenda amid Taiwan concerns
Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss Â鶹´«Ã½ new defense posture at a summit next week with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in talks also likely to touch on Taiwan.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announces her intention to run for the country's presidency in 2028 during a news conference in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, on Feb.18.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 18, 2026
Sara Duterte trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil
The political drama is rattling a country with a weak economy and may limit the ability of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to stem the bleeding.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte in February 2025
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 11, 2026
Duterte outflanks Marcos with surprise plot to sink impeachment
The maneuver sends a strong signal that the trial at the Senate could be stalled or lead to an acquittal.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a news conference at Malacanang Palace in Manila in March.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2026
Philippines President Marcos to make state visit to Japan
The two nations have been strengthening military ties in recent years, with Tokyo supplying Manila with coast guard ships and radar systems.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announces her intention to run for the country's presidency in 2028 during a news conference in Manila on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 18, 2026
Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces 2028 presidential bid
The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with whom Duterte is embroiled in a bitter feud, is now expected to become more openly hostile toward her.
A Philippine House of Representatives panel votes on impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., deciding that they lack substance, at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Philippines, on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 4, 2026
Philippine House panel finds bid to impeach Marcos lacks substance
Marcos was accused of corruption, violating the constitution ?and betraying public trust.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the 27th ASEAN-China Summit in Vientiane, Laos, in 2024.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 3, 2026
Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for Marcos
The Philippine president is accused of betraying the public¡¯s trust, corruption and violating the country¡¯s constitution.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the 28th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 27, 2025.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 19, 2026
Philippines¡¯ Marcos faces impeachment attempt in ally-led house
The complaint accuses Marcos of violating the Constitution and betraying public trust for the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Members of the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo listen to speeches during an anti-corruption protest at a park in Manila on Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 18, 2025
Pressure builds on Marcos as Philippine graft mess forces revamp
The revamp of the president¡¯s Cabinet underscores his determination to press ahead with his corruption crackdown, even as allegations touch his own allies.
Members of religious group Iglesia ni Cristo attend an anti-corruption protest at a park in Manila on Sunday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 16, 2025
Megachurch gathers in Manila to protest Philippine corruption
There is mounting pressure on Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s government to act on a corruption scandal related to flood infrastructure funds worth billions of pesos.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim at the opening of the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
EDITORIALS
Oct 31, 2025
Takaichi shines on the diplomatic stage
Takaichi got especially high marks for her masterful handling of U.S. President Donald Trump. Channeling her mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
A protester clashes with police officers during a protest denouncing what they described as corruption linked to flood control projects, in Manila on Sunday. The protests were largely peaceful, though some protesters resorted to violence.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 22, 2025
Thousands rally in Philippines to protest against corruption
The protests come at a time of growing unrest across the region.
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
Yasukuni Shrine introduces ban on military attire and cosplay
People gather in front of thousands of lanterns on display at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on July 15 during the Mitama Matsuri, one of the capital's largest summer o-Bon festivals.
Many Indonesians named after Japanese anime characters
Some people in Indonesia are named Doraemon, the name of a lead character of the blockbuster anime series with the same title.
Strong wind and heavy rain forecast as tropical storm approaches Japan
Tropical Storm Chan-hom is expected to make landfall in northern Kanto between late Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Severe tropical storm Chan-hom makes landfall near Tokyo
Severe Tropical Storm Chan-hom made landfall around Ibaraki Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Tuesday night.
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
As Â鶹´«Ã½ concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix
People and birds find relief from the sun in Tokyo's Nakano Ward earlier this month. While experts agree that urban greening is crucial to mitigating the impact of climate change, trees are becoming even more scarce in Japanese cities.
Â鶹´«Ã½ brewers experiment with a secret ingredient: music
At Smoke Craft, a craft beer brewery in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, music isn't just a background to the brewing process ¡ª it's an ingredient.
As countries ban social media for children, Japan mulls a different approach
Data from NTT Docomo¡¯s Mobile Society Research Institute released in June found that 55% of respondents across all age groups said they fiddled with their phones when they had nothing to do, even when another person was in front of them.
J. League enters new era as league kicks off first fall-spring campaign
Players from each J. League club pose during a kickoff event on Monday ahead of the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

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