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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr
Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, better known as Bongbong Marcos, is the 17th and current president of the Philippines following a landslide win in the 2022 election. He entered the election under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP). Marcos is the son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Snr and former first lady Imelda Marcos.
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A Chinese coastguard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine vessel in South China Sea, as seen in this screengrab of a video released on July 23. Photo: Jay Tarriela/X/Handout/Reuters
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The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to support pro-Beijing positions over the maritime row.

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Beijing accuses Manila of ‘flagrantly infringing’ on sovereignty in seabed claim

Beijing urges United Nations commission not to consider the Philippines’ filing to extend its continental shelf in the South China Sea.

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Exclusive | Philippines, sovereignty, Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how US’ Helberg sees it

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Beijing, Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

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Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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Philippines taps combat veteran to lead armed forces amid regional tensions

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Chinese loans to Philippines stay resilient despite maritime row

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Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner Jnr speaks during a forum with foreign reporters at the military headquarters in Manila on October 3. Photo: AFP
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South China Sea

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A Philippine coastguard personnel monitors Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on June 15. Photo: AFP
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After China sanctions Philippines’ defence chief, Marcos breaks his silence

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Sara Duterte’s ally arrested ahead of her impeachment trial in Philippines

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Philippine Senator Rodante Marcoleta (centre) is escorted by police at the Sandiganbayan special anti-corruption court on Monday. Photo: AP
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Super Tucano light attack aircraft of the Philippine Air Force, designed for counter-insurgency operations, perform a fly-by during joint drills with the US in 2024. Photo: AFP
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While the Philippines and Canada are US allies, both are looking to expand partnerships with other middle-power countries, analysts say.

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Philippine religious group challenges Marcos, seeks to shield senator over probe

Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo, is under investigation over US$1.2 million ‘donations’ to fund his candidacy.

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