The Diplomat

Hundreds of Thousands Rally Against Corruption in the Philippines

The simmering public anger over corruption linked to flood control projects threatens to engulf the administration of ...
Al Jazeera on MSN

Philippines ministers resign as flood scandal reaches presidential palace

Ministers implicated in scandal involving misused and stolen funds earmarked for anti-flooding infrastructure.

In Philippines, Marcos ‘the main casualty’ of political issues as trust ratings plummet

A new survey shows Duterte-Carpio likely regaining momentum as Marcos grapples with waning confidence in his leadership.
Nikkei Asia

Over 300,000 protest in Philippines: 'We hope Marcos listens to our anger'

MANILA -- Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets on Monday for the second day of a planned three-day protest to vent their frustrations at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s ...
Al Jazeera on MSN

What’s prompting growing anticorruption protests in the Philippines?

Sunday’s protest is part of a three-day rally organised by the Philippine sect Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ). The show ...

Philippines’ No 1 Asean chair priority? A South China Sea code, then a visit by Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping hasn’t set foot in Manila since 2018. His invitation to return comes with conditions attached.
The Diplomat

Reform or Reset? Ending the Corruption Cycle in the Philippines

A corruption scandal in the Philippines continues to unfold, with more testimonies and evidence of fund misuse coming to light. These have already triggered massive protests and could threaten the ...

Philippines Corruption Scandal: Will the Country Be the Next Nepal and Indonesia to Hold Revolution?

Massive corruption allegations and rising protests fuel debate on whether the Philippines could face unrest similar to Indonesia and Nepal.