US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Philippine President Marcos, hails strong alliance
2 years, 4 months ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Philippine President Marcos, hails strong alliance

Firstpost  

Blinken’s meeting with Marcos came after China began a series of massive military drills around Taiwan, which the US and other Western partners have condemned Manila: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr Saturday in a bid to bolster the countries’ “strong” alliance, as China conducts military drills around nearby Taiwan. Blinken is the most senior US official to visit the Southeast Asian nation – a treaty-bound ally of the United States – since Marcos took office on 30 June. Blinken’s meeting with Marcos came after China launched a series of huge military exercises around Taiwan that have been condemned by the United States and other Western allies. US relations rebounded with Manila toward the end of the tenure of Marcos’ predecessor Rodrigo Duterte, who waged a brutal war on drugs that rights groups say left tens of thousands of dead.

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Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken heads to Asia this week for a summit of regional leaders

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make his 19th trip in office to Asia this week when he leads the U.S. delegation to a meeting of East Asian leaders in Laos. The State Department said Tuesday that Blinken would fill in for President Joe Biden at the annual East Asia Summit, hosted by the chair of the Association …

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US

China Daily  

People holding placards are pictured during a protest rally against the Philippines-US joint military drills in front of the gate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 22, 2024. The Philippine government's dependence on United States' military aid is further straining Philippines' ties with China, keeping relations between the two Asian countries in …

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US
3 months, 1 week ago

Philippine govt urged to rethink its ties with US

China Daily  

People holding placards are pictured during a protest rally against the Philippines-US joint military drills in front of the gate of the Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Quezon City, the Philippines, April 22, 2024. The Philippine government's dependence on United States' military aid is further straining Philippines' ties with China, keeping relations between the two Asian countries in …

Blinken's visit serves to show regional allies' unease that they may be left in the lurch: China Daily editorial
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Blinken's visit serves to show regional allies' unease that they may be left in the lurch: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, August 1, 2024. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his 10-day back-to-back visits to six countries neighboring China — Laos, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore and Mongolia — on Saturday. They strongly prefer that the United States not engage the world alone", a veiled jab at former US president Donald Trump's "America First" …

Military aid for Manila sparks huge controversy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Military aid for Manila sparks huge controversy

China Daily  

The US government has pledged an additional $500 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, a move that experts say aims to "provoke" China amid tensions in the South China Sea. Following the dialogue, Blinken said the "once-in-a-generation investment" will help modernize the Philippine Armed Forces and Coast Guard and raise US investments in the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. …

U.S. boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China

The Hindu  

Washington’s top diplomat and defence chief announced $500 million in new military funding on July 30 to boost the Philippines' external defence and progress on a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact as both allies renewed their concerns over China’s continuing aggressive actions in the region. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met with President Ferdinand Marcos …

US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US boosts alliance with the Philippines with $500 million funding and pact amid concern over China

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Washington’s top diplomat and defense chief announced $500 million in new military funding Tuesday to boost the Philippines’ external defense and progress on a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact as both allies renewed their concerns over China’s continuing aggressive actions in the region. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with President Ferdinand …

Marcos Jr welcomes US support as Blinken and Austin arrive in Philippines
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Marcos Jr welcomes US support as Blinken and Austin arrive in Philippines

Al Jazeera  

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin to Manila, stressing the need for regular and open engagement between Manila and Washington to ensure an “agile” response amid continuing tension in the disputed South China Sea. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Blinken and Austin discussed with Marcos “their shared …

US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions

Al Jazeera  

US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence. The two officials launched an Asia Pacific tour over the weekend, aimed at boosting Washington’s influence in the region in a bid to challenge the “strategic challenge” Beijing poses. “We’re now allocating an additional $500m in foreign military financing to the Philippines to …

The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year

Associated Press  

VIENTIANE, Laos — The United States and China on Saturday renewed their mutual grievances as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China’s increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere. Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met for …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos
4 months, 4 weeks ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos

New Indian Express  

VIENTIANE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Laos on Saturday, where he will attend a regional meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, part of a multi-nation Asia visit aimed at reinforcing regional ties in the face of an increasingly assertive Beijing. The top US diplomat is due to meet his Chinese counterpart on the …

Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region
5 months ago

Heading to Asia, Blinken aims to shore up Indo-Pacific ties and stress US commitment to the region

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ignoring the political chaos surrounding President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Asia this week on a long-planned eight-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with Indo-Pacific allies and partners but with the priority of assuring them that the United States remains committed to the region. The State …

As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large
5 months ago

As Philippines’s Marcos addresses nation, economy, Duterte rift loom large

Al Jazeera  

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is to deliver his third State of the Nation address amid protests over living conditions. Marcos Jr’s policies are “making pockets of businesses profitable but are not producing broad-based national development,” Sonny Africa, Ibon’s executive director, told Al Jazeera. “The Marcos Jr administration excessively hypes economic growth to divert attention from more direct measures of people’s …

Double act's deceptions dangerously staged
6 months ago

Double act's deceptions dangerously staged

China Daily  

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on as he meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, March 19, 2024. To encroach upon China's territorial integrity and maritime interests, the Philippines has employed many tricks in recent months, including playing the role of victim. In a visit to the headquarters of the Philippine South …

Blinken says China is attempting to 'interfere' with 2024 election
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Blinken says China is attempting to 'interfere' with 2024 election

Daily Mail  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. has seen evidence that China is trying to 'influence' and 'interfere' in the November presidential election despite a commitment from leader Xi Jinping not to do so. Blinken said he raised concerns with Xi about China's support for Russia and its invasion of Ukraine, as well as other issues including Taiwan and …

U.S.-China Ties: Blinken warns Foreign Minister Wang of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations in U.S.-China ties
7 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S.-China Ties: Blinken warns Foreign Minister Wang of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations in U.S.-China ties

The Hindu  

The United States and China butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met on April 26 with senior Chinese officials and warned of the dangers of misunderstandings and miscalculations. “This is a major question before our two countries and tests our sincerity and ability.” Wang also outlined, without …

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as recent tensions threaten to sour US-China relations
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as recent tensions threaten to sour US-China relations

India TV News  

Beijing: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday during his visit to the country as Washington and Beijing sparred over a multitude of regional and global issues. During his visit to Beijing earlier, the top US diplomat had raised concerns about China's support for Russia's military, one of the several issues threatening to …

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
8 months ago

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week with U.S.-China ties at a critical point over numerous global disputes. Here’s a look at some of the key issues Blinken is expected to bring up on the trip: RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR The Biden administration has grown increasingly …

Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens US, Japan ties
8 months, 1 week ago

Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens US, Japan ties

Al Jazeera  

Manila, Philippines – Against a backdrop of rising tension in the South China Sea between Beijing and Manila, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and the United States have forged an unprecedented level of cooperation to counter China. In Manila, though, the Presidential Communications Office downplayed the security aspect of the concluded summit, which had expressed “serious concerns about the …

'Ironclad' support a blank check for trouble if Manila takes it at face value: China Daily editorial
9 months ago

'Ironclad' support a blank check for trouble if Manila takes it at face value: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meet at the presidential palace in Manila, the Philippines on March 19. While Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an interview on Tuesday that the Philippines was not deliberately "provoking the bear" in the belief that it could "run to Big Brother" for protection if the bear …

Philippines leader Marcos' visit to Hawaii boosts U.S.-Philippines bond and recalls family history
1 year, 1 month ago

Philippines leader Marcos' visit to Hawaii boosts U.S.-Philippines bond and recalls family history

The Hindu  

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is meeting with senior U.S. military leaders and members of Hawaii’s large Filipino community this weekend in a visit steeped in geopolitical and personal significance for the leader, but also drawing protests from a younger generation of Filipinos who point to the actions of his dictator father who died in exile in Hawaii. Mr. Marcos, …

Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry
1 year, 5 months ago

Blinken meets Wang Yi in Indonesia. But the region remains wary of the US-China rivalry

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met China’s top diplomat to discuss thorny issues as part of efforts to nurture talks on the sidelines of regional diplomatic meetings in Indonesia, whose president called on rival powers Friday to avoid turning the region into a “competition arena.” Blinken stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the …

Column: Blinken tried to build a floor under U.S.-China relations. He may have to keep doing it
1 year, 6 months ago

Column: Blinken tried to build a floor under U.S.-China relations. He may have to keep doing it

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week in Beijing. But he also asked for direct exchanges between the two countries’ military leaders, a priority he called “hugely important” — and the Chinese turned that down flat. Only a day after Blinken left Beijing, Biden touched off a brief furor when he told …

Blinken and Xi report progress on U.S.-China relations, but military communication remains elusive
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken and Xi report progress on U.S.-China relations, but military communication remains elusive

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. Wrapping up a two-day high-stakes mission to China, America’s top diplomat held “candid, constructive” talks with President Xi Jinping and other officials that eased tensions but left major, daunting differences unresolved, both sides said Monday. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said …

Antony Blinken meets Chinese President Xi in bid to ease soaring US-China tensions
1 year, 6 months ago

Antony Blinken meets Chinese President Xi in bid to ease soaring US-China tensions

ABC  

The United States and China have pledged to stabilise their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Key points: Mr Blinken is the highest-level US official to visit China since President Joe Biden took office China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote in a statement …

Blinken in Beijing as U.S., China look to cool tensions
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken in Beijing as U.S., China look to cool tensions

The Hindu  

Antony Blinken landed in Beijing on Sunday in the first visit by a U.S. Secretary of State in five years, as the world’s two biggest powers attempt to manage an increasingly fractious relationship. Mr. Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks on Sunday for several hours before a working dinner. Mr. Blinken said following the talks that both …

Why is US Secretary of State Antony Blinken going to China?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why is US Secretary of State Antony Blinken going to China?

Al Jazeera  

Expectations are modest for Beijing and Washington in attempt to improve relations after a particularly bumpy year. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is due to visit China on Sunday as Beijing and Washington attempt to move forward with rapprochement after a particularly tense year. Blinken was originally slated to visit China in February but his trip was delayed after …

Biden tells Marcos U.S. commitment for defence of Philippines 'ironclad'
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden tells Marcos U.S. commitment for defence of Philippines 'ironclad'

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden told Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on May 1 that the U.S. commitment to the defense of its ally was "ironclad," including in the South China Sea where Manila is under pressure from China. "The United States remains ironclad in our commitment to the defense of the Philippines, including the South China Sea," …

Biden: US-Philippines ‘ironclad’ partners amid China tension
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden: US-Philippines ‘ironclad’ partners amid China tension

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden reiterated U.S. commitment to the Philippines’ security and noted the “deep friendship” of the two nations as he hosted Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for White House talks Monday as concerns grow about the Chinese navy’s harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. “The United States also remains ironclad in our commitment to …

What does the Philippines president Marcos Jr’s trip to the US mean as tensions rise with China?
1 year, 7 months ago

What does the Philippines president Marcos Jr’s trip to the US mean as tensions rise with China?

Firstpost  

United States president Joe Biden is hosting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines for White House talks on Monday as concerns grow about the Chinese navy’s harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the visit and said Biden and Marcos Jr will discuss the US’s “ironclad commitment” to defence in …

Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US
1 year, 7 months ago

Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US

Al Jazeera  

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close. In announcing the visit, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden and Marcos Jr would talk about the US’s “ironclad commitment” to defence in the region, plus “efforts to uphold international law and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.” The summit comes …

‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties

Al Jazeera  

United States President Joe Biden has assured his Philippines counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr that the US commitment to the defence of its Southeast Asian ally remains “ironclad,” including in the disputed South China Sea. Marcos, on the first White House visit by a Philippines leader in 10 years, stressed it was “only natural” for Manila to be close to its …

Biden, Marcos set to meet as tensions grow with China
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden, Marcos set to meet as tensions grow with China

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden is set to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines for White House talks on May 1 as concerns grow about the Chinese navy's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. Before departing for Washington on Sunday, Mr. Macros said he was “determined to forge an ever stronger relationship with the United States in …

Biden, Marcos set to meet as tensions grow with China
1 year, 7 months ago

Biden, Marcos set to meet as tensions grow with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is set to host President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines for White House talks Monday as concerns grow about the Chinese navy’s harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea. Before departing for Washington on Sunday, Macros said he was “determined to forge an ever stronger relationship with the United States in a …

Philippines, China to use diplomacy to address boundary disputes
1 year, 9 months ago

Philippines, China to use diplomacy to address boundary disputes

Firstpost  

The Philippines hosted this week the first in-person meeting between diplomats from the countries since before the pandemic, amid a flare-up in tensions over what Manila described as China’s “aggressive activities” in the South China Sea Manila: Maritime issues between the Philippines and China remain a “serious concern”, a Philippine official said on Friday, as the countries pledged to use …

China, Philippines assess ties amid escalating sea disputes
1 year, 9 months ago

China, Philippines assess ties amid escalating sea disputes

The Hindu  

Senior Chinese and Filipino diplomats were meeting in Manila on March 23 to review their relations amid thorny issues, including Beijing's alarm over a Philippine decision to allow the U.S. military to expand its presence to a northern region facing the Taiwan Strait and escalating spats in the disputed South China Sea. Philippines urges China to halt any “provocative act” …

Marcos defends US military presence, which China opposes
1 year, 9 months ago

Marcos defends US military presence, which China opposes

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday defended his decision to allow a larger United States military presence in the country as vital to territorial defense despite China’s fierce opposition and warning that it would “drag the Philippines into the abyss of geopolitical strife.” The Marcos administration announced in early February that it would allow rotating batches of …

US Secretary of State shares further fallacies on Taiwan
1 year, 9 months ago

US Secretary of State shares further fallacies on Taiwan

China Daily  

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives for a meeting at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Feb 18, 2023. In an interview with The Atlantic, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his recent comments on Taiwan, saying that Taiwan's fate is not just an internal matter for China, but is a matter that concerns the whole world. …

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus
1 year, 10 months ago

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus

Al Jazeera  

Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties between both nations. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is scheduled to arrive in Japan for a visit expected to pave the way for closer security ties between the two countries. Neil Imperial, the Philippines assistant secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs, told …

U.S., Philippines agree to larger American military presence
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S., Philippines agree to larger American military presence

The Hindu  

The United States and the Philippines on February 2 announced plans to expand America's military presence in the Southeast Asian nation, with access to four more bases as they seek to deter China’s increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan and in the disputed South China Sea. Mr. Austin arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday from South Korea, where he said the …

Marcos seeks foreign minister talks with China on sea feuds
1 year, 11 months ago

Marcos seeks foreign minister talks with China on sea feuds

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday he has proposed to China that the two countries hold talks between their foreign ministers to quickly resolve any new conflicts in the disputed South China Sea, and blamed Chinese actions for the disagreements. Marcos said he proposed to Xi in their meeting in Beijing that their top diplomats lead …

China, Philippines set eyes on 'golden age' in bilateral ties
1 year, 11 months ago

China, Philippines set eyes on 'golden age' in bilateral ties

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos in Bangkok, Thailand, November 17, 2022. Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. arrives in Beijing on Tuesday on a three-day state visit, becoming the first foreign head of state to be hosted by China in the new year. "Leaders of the two sides will have in-depth exchanges of views …

Philippines’ Marcos Jr. heads to China amid sea disputes
1 year, 11 months ago

Philippines’ Marcos Jr. heads to China amid sea disputes

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to China on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, saying he looks forward to his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they work to boost bilateral ties. Alluding to the two countries’ territorial dispute in the South China Sea, he said he looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional political …

US, Philippine forces hold combat drills to brace for crisis
2 years, 2 months ago

US, Philippine forces hold combat drills to brace for crisis

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — More than 2,500 U.S. and Philippine marines joined combat exercises Monday to respond to any sudden crisis in a region long on tenterhooks over South China Sea territorial disputes and increasing tensions over Taiwan. Called Kamandag, the Tagalog acronym for “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” the drills involve 1,900 U.S. Marines and more than 600 …

Biden seeks closer ties with Philippines after ‘rocky’ past
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden seeks closer ties with Philippines after ‘rocky’ past

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — President Joe Biden pledged on Thursday in his first face-to-face meeting with new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to work to strengthen relations with the Pacific nation after what he said had been some “rocky times” in the past. Meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, the leaders discussed tensions in the South China Sea, …

Marcos flying to Indonesia, Singapore on first foreign trip
2 years, 3 months ago

Marcos flying to Indonesia, Singapore on first foreign trip

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to Indonesia and Singapore on his first overseas trip since taking office in June to strengthen security ties and discuss problems confronting the region, including strife in Myanmar, officials said Friday. Marcos Jr. will also fly to the United States to speak at the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 20, …

Blinken: China should not hold global concerns ‘hostage’
2 years, 4 months ago

Blinken: China should not hold global concerns ‘hostage’

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that China should not hold hostage talks on important global matters such as the climate crisis, after Beijing cut off contacts with Washington in retaliation for U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan earlier this week. “Others are rightly expecting us to continue to work on issues that …

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets U.S. Secretary of State in Phnom Penh
2 years, 4 months ago

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets U.S. Secretary of State in Phnom Penh

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on August 4 discussed the situation in Sri Lanka, developments in Myanmar, and other pressing global challenges at a meeting in Phnom Penh. Discussed the ever strengthening India-US relationship and the global situation with U.S. Secretary of State @SecBlinken," Mr. Jaishankar tweeted. Discussed the ever strengthening India-US relationship …

A Counterrevolution in the Philippines: Marcos 2.0
2 years, 5 months ago

A Counterrevolution in the Philippines: Marcos 2.0

The Diplomat  

The German philosopher G.W.F. In fact, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who garnered as many as 31 million votes in the May 9 election, became the first Filipino president in recent memory to win a majority of votes in the Philippines’ uniquely bizarre single-round electoral system. In the words of sociologist Randy David, the Marcos campaign construed a denialist-revisionist narrative, which …

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