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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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