Tag: President Ferdinand Marcos

VP Harris to meet Philippines’ Marcos in effort to boost ties

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) – US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Monday during a visit to the Southeast Asian nation aimed at boosting ties between the longstanding allies. Harris is the highest-ranking US official to visit Manila since Marcos took power in June. The trip is part of US efforts to remove any doubt about its commitment to the Asia-Pacific as China expands its clout in the region. Relations between the […]

Marcos supporters prepare for late strongman’s burial at LNMB

(Eagle News)– Loyalists of former President Ferdinand Marcos in Batac, Ilocos Norte are making preparations for the near burial of his remains at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani (LNMB). Loyalists and supporters continue to flock the Marcos mausoleum to see the former president’s remains before his transfer to the national heroes’ cemetery. The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday voted 9-5-1, dismissing the consolidated petitions aiming to stop the burial of the late strongman at the […]