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FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte video message for PMA class of 2025 is manipulated

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The Japan Times May 22

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has asked all Cabinet secretaries to submit their resignations, a move his office described on Thursday as a "bold reset" that will enable him to overhaul his government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/22/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-marcos-cabinet-reset/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #ferdinandmarcosjr #saraduterte

Philippines' Marcos asks Cabinet secretaries to resign in government reset

The sweeping directive comes just over a week after a disappointing midterm election for the administration, widely seen as a referendum on Marcos' leadership.

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The Japan Times May 13

Philippine voters appear to have delivered a blow to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and a boost to the rival Duterte clan, whose members and allies outperformed expectations in Monday’s midterm elections. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/13/asia-pacific/politics/duterte-philippine-midterms-marcos/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #ferdinandmarcosjr #saraduterte #rodrigoduterte #philippines

Dutertes outperform in Philippine midterms in blow for Marcos

Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte looks set to become mayor of Davao City despite his detention by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 12

The Philippines began voting in midterm elections that could decide the fate of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, whose feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. comes amid a global trade war and tensions with China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/12/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-midterm-marcos-duterte-china/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #saraduterte #rodrigoduterte #ferdinandmarcosjr #china #southeastasia

Philippines midterm vote begins as Marcos-Duterte feud and China row flare

The spotlight is on the Senate race, where the 12 winners will be jurors in Duterte’s impeachment trial, set for July when the new Congress convenes.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 11

As the two strongest political clans in the Philippines flex their muscles during midterm elections, relations with China have become a political lightning rod. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/11/asia-pacific/politics/china-philippines-midterm-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #china #philippines #southchinasea #southeastasia #saraduterte #rodrigoduterte #misinformation #ferdinandmarcosjr

China takes center stage in Philippines' feisty midterm election

The outcome could shape the country's strategic positioning over the remaining half of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's six-year term.

The Japan Times

Pope Leo XIV, first American Pope | The wRap

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Pope Leo XIV, first American Pope | The wRap

Today's headlines: Pope Leo XIV, 2025 elections, BINI

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FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, media reported on Sara Duterte’s 2021 visit to Odette victims

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FACT CHECK: Contrary to claim, media reported on Sara Duterte's 2021 visit to Odette victims

Various media outlets covered her visit to Dinagat Islands to aid victims of Typhoon Odette, along with then-Uniteam partner Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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Sara Duterte: We are paying the price for electing the wrong leader

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/sara-duterte-says-filipinos-paying-price-electing-wrong-leader/

FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte summoned over NBI complaint, no reports of arrest

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FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte summoned over NBI complaint, no reports of arrest

A video falsely suggested that the Vice President would be arrested over her alleged threats against Marcos; the case is still set to undergo evaluation and preliminary investigation

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Sara Duterte’s revenge tour? VP slams reelectionist impeachment backers in their turf

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Sara Duterte’s revenge tour? VP slams reelectionist impeachment backers in their turf

At the campaign rallies of Manila mayoral candidate Isko Moreno, Vice President Sara Duterte targets reelectionist Manila congressmen Rolando Valeriano and Joel Chua, two of her critics in the House

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