# Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Latest news and articles about Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Beijing’s Cold Shoulder: Sanctions on Teodoro Signal a New Freeze in Sino-Philippine Relations
China has sanctioned Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, signaling a shift toward economic coercion as a response to Manila's pro-US security pivot. The move calls into question the future of Chinese development aid and marks a significant low point in bilateral relations.
Manila’s UN Ambitions Thwarted: Why the Philippines Lost Its Security Council Bid to Kyrgyzstan
The Philippines failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, losing to Kyrgyzstan after four rounds of voting. The loss highlights a potential misalignment between the Marcos administration’s pro-Western foreign policy and the diplomatic preferences of the broader UN General Assembly.
A Republic Under Fire: Gunfire at the Philippine Senate Signals a Looming ICC Reckoning
Gunfire and chaos erupted at the Philippine Senate following the unsealing of an ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald dela Rosa. The incident marks a violent escalation in the tension between international human rights accountability and the Philippine domestic political landscape.
Gunfire in the Senate: The Fragile Truce of the Philippine Dynasties Shatters
A violent confrontation in the Philippine Senate involving Senator Bato dela Rosa marks the definitive collapse of the Marcos-Duterte political alliance. The incident highlights a deepening domestic crisis that threatens to destabilize the country's institutions and potentially force a shift in its current pro-US foreign policy.
Manila’s Energy Brinkmanship: Seeking Sanctions Relief Amid a Middle East Maelstrom
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency and is seeking U.S. sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran and Venezuela. As domestic reserves dwindle to a 45-day supply, Manila is testing its diplomatic ties with Washington to ensure economic survival amidst Middle East instability.
Fueling Crisis: Marcos Warns of Grounded Flights as Middle East Tensions Choke Philippine Supplies
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that domestic flights may be grounded due to aviation fuel shortages caused by Middle East conflicts. The crisis highlights the country's extreme vulnerability to energy imports and global supply chain disruptions.
South Korea Deepens Defence Ties with the Philippines — Quiet on the South China Sea
South Korea and the Philippines upgraded ties during President Lee Jae‑myung’s state visit, signing memoranda that expand defence cooperation from arms sales to sustainment, AI and critical minerals. Lee avoided public mention of the South China Sea, underscoring Seoul’s careful balancing between deepening security ties in Southeast Asia and managing relations with China.