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Plan, launched on Monday in Manila area, accused of being ‘draconian’; government tries to clarify new rules while mentioning ‘reason to apologise’.
Plan, launched on Monday in Manila area, accused of being ‘draconian’; government tries to clarify new rules while mentioning ‘reason to apologise’.
This is the second petition against Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to be thrown out. Five more are pending – including one claiming he is an impostor and that the real Bongbong died years ago.
This is the second petition against Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to be thrown out. Five more are pending – including one claiming he is an impostor and that the real Bongbong died years ago.
Just under half the country has been double-vaccinated, while the Duterte administration has ruled out another punishing lockdown ahead of polls in May.
Just under half the country has been double-vaccinated, while the Duterte administration has ruled out another punishing lockdown ahead of polls in May.
The navy hopes the corvettes worth US$556 million will boost its maritime strength in the resource-rich waterways where Manila faces a dispute with Beijing.
The navy hopes the corvettes worth US$556 million will boost its maritime strength in the resource-rich waterways where Manila faces a dispute with Beijing.
Analysts say the massive damage and response of candidates could sway voters in the May 2022 presidential election.
Analysts say the massive damage and response of candidates could sway voters in the May 2022 presidential election.
From Singapore to Japan, Australia to India, This Week in Asia’s writers have the latest as countries across the region tighten entry requirements for travellers.
From Singapore to Japan, Australia to India, This Week in Asia’s writers have the latest as countries across the region tighten entry requirements for travellers.
Loyal ally Christopher Go pulled out just 17 days after filing his candidacy for president, and a week after seemingly regretting his decision to contest.
Loyal ally Christopher Go pulled out just 17 days after filing his candidacy for president, and a week after seemingly regretting his decision to contest.
‘We can do whatever we want there and it is they who are actually trespassing’: Philippine defence chief.
‘We can do whatever we want there and it is they who are actually trespassing’: Philippine defence chief.
Hadji Yasser Ampatuan, who allegedly was present during the planning of the infamous killings, is to run against the very man the massacre targeted – Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.
Hadji Yasser Ampatuan, who allegedly was present during the planning of the infamous killings, is to run against the very man the massacre targeted – Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu.
In Malaysia, meat is off the menu. In India, lamp oil is used for cooking. And in the Philippines, the cost of your pizza could feed 150 people.
In Malaysia, meat is off the menu. In India, lamp oil is used for cooking. And in the Philippines, the cost of your pizza could feed 150 people.
Two Duterte loyalists, a former boxer, a human rights lawyer, a unionist, the son of a dictator and a former actor are vying for the top job.
Two Duterte loyalists, a former boxer, a human rights lawyer, a unionist, the son of a dictator and a former actor are vying for the top job.
In intellectual circles, the talk has turned to the possibility of a ‘Manchurian candidate’. The CIA once steered the pro-American ‘Amboy’ Ramon Magsaysay into office but Beijing’s attention on Bongbong Marcos has raised eyebrows.
In intellectual circles, the talk has turned to the possibility of a ‘Manchurian candidate’. The CIA once steered the pro-American ‘Amboy’ Ramon Magsaysay into office but Beijing’s attention on Bongbong Marcos has raised eyebrows.
The Philippine president claims one of the candidates to replace him is a drug user and ‘weak’ leader. Whatever can he mean?
The Philippine president claims one of the candidates to replace him is a drug user and ‘weak’ leader. Whatever can he mean?
News comes amid poll that finds Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is the favourite in the 2022 presidential race, with support of nearly half of all respondents.
News comes amid poll that finds Ferdinand Marcos Jnr is the favourite in the 2022 presidential race, with support of nearly half of all respondents.
President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter Sara on Saturday entered the race to become vice-president, with her father vowing to do likewise – though some suspect both may end up in high office.
President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter Sara on Saturday entered the race to become vice-president, with her father vowing to do likewise – though some suspect both may end up in high office.
The police force is interviewing workers who were part of an unauthorised event where fliers bearing Marcos’ face and the Macau SAR symbol were handed out.
The police force is interviewing workers who were part of an unauthorised event where fliers bearing Marcos’ face and the Macau SAR symbol were handed out.
Ferdinand Marcos Snr used his dictatorial powers to bring in a law banning officials convicted of tax fraud from public office. Decades later, the never-before-tested law has come back to bite Marcos Jnr.
Ferdinand Marcos Snr used his dictatorial powers to bring in a law banning officials convicted of tax fraud from public office. Decades later, the never-before-tested law has come back to bite Marcos Jnr.
Locsin has warned that the bloc will lose its standing as a ‘real regional organisation’ if it allows coup leader Min Aung Hlaing to join a virtual summit this month.
Locsin has warned that the bloc will lose its standing as a ‘real regional organisation’ if it allows coup leader Min Aung Hlaing to join a virtual summit this month.
A day after Rappler CEO and co-founder Maria Ressa won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, there was silence from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, his spokesman and political allies.
A day after Rappler CEO and co-founder Maria Ressa won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, there was silence from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, his spokesman and political allies.
Just 24 hours after the son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos entered the presidential race, his arch-rival Leni Robredo announces she is ready ‘to battle’.
Just 24 hours after the son of dictator Ferdinand Marcos entered the presidential race, his arch-rival Leni Robredo announces she is ready ‘to battle’.
This is Marcos Jnr’s first tilt at the presidency and may represent his only chance as his mother Imelda – the family’s centre of political power – is 93.
This is Marcos Jnr’s first tilt at the presidency and may represent his only chance as his mother Imelda – the family’s centre of political power – is 93.
In the Philippines’ free and open elections, it’s easy to vote a political family out of power – vote another one in. Welcome to the ‘world capital’ of political dynasties.
In the Philippines’ free and open elections, it’s easy to vote a political family out of power – vote another one in. Welcome to the ‘world capital’ of political dynasties.
The leader’s ‘retirement from politics’ comes at a time his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, is topping opinion polls.
The leader’s ‘retirement from politics’ comes at a time his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, is topping opinion polls.
An analyst expects both excitement and violence from next year’s polls, with President Duterte threatening to call in the army should fighting break out.
An analyst expects both excitement and violence from next year’s polls, with President Duterte threatening to call in the army should fighting break out.
Delfin Lorenzana says a former Chinese envoy to Manila in 2018 said any attempt to revise the Mutual Defence Treaty would be seen by Beijing as an attempt to contain its rise.
Delfin Lorenzana says a former Chinese envoy to Manila in 2018 said any attempt to revise the Mutual Defence Treaty would be seen by Beijing as an attempt to contain its rise.
President Rodrigo Duterte is seen to be positioning his daughter for the top job – but Manny Pacquiao is not done with fighting him.
President Rodrigo Duterte is seen to be positioning his daughter for the top job – but Manny Pacquiao is not done with fighting him.
An official has admitted skipping ‘due diligence’ on the firm, saying he was racing to secure supplies amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
An official has admitted skipping ‘due diligence’ on the firm, saying he was racing to secure supplies amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
The president has allowed a casino on the island to generate national tax revenue, but critics say Boracay’s fragile ecosystem cannot cope with more visitors.
The president has allowed a casino on the island to generate national tax revenue, but critics say Boracay’s fragile ecosystem cannot cope with more visitors.
The former foreign secretary and other experts allege Beijing has an ulterior motive in claiming progress in long-running talks, and say final agreement is not likely this year or next.
The former foreign secretary and other experts allege Beijing has an ulterior motive in claiming progress in long-running talks, and say final agreement is not likely this year or next.
The country’s vaccine tsar Carlito Galvez Jnr has been forced to deny suggestions that the government wanted to time the roll-out to coincide with next year’s presidential election.
The country’s vaccine tsar Carlito Galvez Jnr has been forced to deny suggestions that the government wanted to time the roll-out to coincide with next year’s presidential election.