Ferdinand Marcos Sr

Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was the president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, known for his authoritarian rule and controversial legacy that includes both economic development and human rights abuses. His son, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is the current president who allowed him to be transferred to The Hague to face charges at the International Criminal Court related to crimes against humanity during his tenure.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Senate leader alleges Chinese Embassy used firm to spread fake news

Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino alleged on Thursday that the Chinese Embassy in Manila contracted a Makati-based marketing firm to spread pro-Beijing narratives and fake news against Philippine government officials.
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Veteran lawyer Titong Mendoza, who defended Marcoses, Estrada, dies at 95

Veteran lawyer Estelito 'Titong' Mendoza, known for defending high-profile clients including former Philippine presidents and business moguls, passed away on Wednesday, March 26 at the age of 95.
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Palace criticizes ex-President Duterte for ICC arrest, defends law implementation

Malacañang responded to Davao City Mayor Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte's criticism of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., who allowed his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to be arrested by the International Criminal Court.
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Imee Marcos: Pity for arrested Duterte, calls case political

Senator Imee Marcos expressed pity for former President Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest based on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his war on drugs.
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PCGG recovers P5M worth of Marcos-era vehicles

The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) announced Wednesday that it has recovered motor vehicles worth at least P5 million as part of efforts to reclaim ill-gotten wealth from former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., his family, and former Malacañang photographer Fernando Timbol.
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Sescon ordained bishop of Balanga on EDSA anniversary

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Father Rufino 'Jun' Sescon Jr., former aide to Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin and rector of Quiapo Church, was ordained as the bishop of Balanga at the Manila Cathedral.
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Students walk out to commemorate EDSA People Power Revolution

Since February 25, 1986, which marked the end of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s dictatorship through the EDSA People Power Revolution, has not been recognized as a special non-working day in the Philippines for two consecutive years under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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Marcos honors Enrile on his 101st birthday, Valentine's Day

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honored Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on his 101st birthday, which falls on Valentine's Day.
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Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticizes Marcos admin, compares it to Martial Law

Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration during a proclamation rally in San Juan City, saying that Filipinos' lives and future are once again being jeopardized.
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Sandiganbayan dismisses six Marcos-era graft cases due to delay

The Philippines' anti-graft court, Sandiganbayan Second Division, has dismissed six civil forfeiture cases against the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., former First Lady Imelda Marcos, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, and their associates due to inordinate delay.
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