Philippine president says 7 suspects in corruption scandal have been detained, others being sought

Philippine authorities have detained seven suspects and several more were being sought in a major corruption scandal involving flood control projects.
The Business Times

Thousands mount fresh protests against Philippine corruption

THOUSANDS protested against corruption across the Philippines on Sunday (Nov 30), with a top Catholic official demanding more action from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr while rejecting “shortcuts” to
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Philippine police arrest 18 in flood safety scandal

Philippine police and other law enforcement teams were deployed to arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that has sparked huge protests and forced implicated congressional leaders to step down,

Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a major corruption scandal, president says

Philippine police will arrest 18 suspects in a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that has sparked huge protests and forced implicated congressional leaders to step down
Stars and Stripes

Rotational Marines make timely arrival for Philippine typhoon relief

For the second straight year, Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia arrived in the Philippines just in time to aid disaster relief efforts after a typhoon.
Manila Standard

Philippine exports jumped 19.4% in October, cut trade deficit

Philippine exports soared 19.4 percent year-on-year in October 2025 to $7.39 billion, led by electronic shipments, while the country's total imports fell

Philippine president refuses to discuss family matters in public after sister’s drug allegation

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has refused to respond to an allegation by his estranged sister that he has been a longtime drug addict whose cocaine dependence has undermined his governance.

Philippine Navy stops Chinese fishermen suspected of using cyanide in catastrophic, illegal practice

Illegal Chinese fishermen suspected of using cyanide in a highly destructive fishing method have been intercepted by Philippine Marines in dramatic scenes, marking the latest clash between the two countries in the increasingly contested waters claimed by the two countries.
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