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September 25, 2026 Jason Gutierrez

Once Sentenced to Death, Mary Jane Veloso Receives Pardon in the Philippines

Mary Jane Veloso was convicted of drug smuggling and nearly killed by a firing squad in Indonesia. On Friday, more than a decade later, she was pardoned in the Philippines.

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September 20, 2026 Francesca Regalado and Jes Aznar

An Unused and Divisive Philippine Nuclear Plant Awaits Its Fate

The Filipino government is exploring nuclear power options to guard against global energy shocks. One proposal is to switch on a plant in Bataan that has been mothballed for 40 years.

Bribery and Kickbacks Ethics and Official Misconduct Floods Marcos, Ferdinand Jr Philippines Politics and Government

September 7, 2026 Aie Balagtas See

Philippines Lawmaker, Cousin of Marcos, Charged With Taking Kickbacks

A cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was charged with plundering public funds meant for flood control in the Southeast Asian country. He has denied wrongdoing.

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September 4, 2026 Aie Balagtas See

Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats

A court issued a warrant for Sara Duterte, who is accused of having threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and two of his relatives.