The Philippines, ASEAN’s new chair, starts 2026 on a ‘weaker footing’ after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal

Third-quarter GDP growth in the Philippines fell to a four-year low of 4%, prompting Manila to slash growth targets for 2026 through 2028.
Malay Mail

Philippine lawmakers weigh impeachment for President Marcos amid corruption and rights allegations

Philippine lawmakers met today to decide whether to advance impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ...
The Manila Times on MSNOpinion

With corruption crisis, PH international damage is soaring

WHAT makes this scandal different is its magnitude and critical areas. According to international indicators, the Philippines ...

Philippines’ Marcos faces new impeachment complaint over flood corruption scandal

The president’s involvement in the grand scheme of corruption makes impeachment necessary to hold him accountable,’ ...
WPLG

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption and demand return of stolen funds from flood projects

Philippines Flood Control Corruption Protesters destroy an effigy of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during an anti-corruption rally in Manila, Philippines ...

Philippines Moves to Shore Up Investor Sentiment Hit By Corruption Scandal

Philippine economic managers rallied business executives and assured them of reforms at a private forum on Friday, seeking to ...
Philippine News Agency

EU envoy says gov't reforms vs. corruption lift investor confidence

MANILA – Investors’ confidence in the domestic economy has been boosted by government measures to address corruption, a ...
PhilStar Global on MSN

Philippine GDP growth sinks to post-pandemic low in Q4 2025 due to corruption scandal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) hit a record low of 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025—its lowest quarterly growth since 2009, excluding the pandemic years. This ...