Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejects his sister’s accusation he uses cocaine

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s estranged sister, a senator, publicly accused him Monday of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance, including corruption…

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand his grip on power

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is throwing allegations at his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and even raising the prospect of removing him from office, bringing into the open a long-rumored split between the two. In an expletive-laden speech late Sunday, the former populist leader alleged that Marcos’ legislative allies are plotting […]