Did President Trump incorrectly identify Ferdinand Marcos as the current president of the Philippines in a July 22, 2025, Truth Social post? No, that's not true: Ferdinand Marcos Jr., better known as Bongbong,

Like most foreign leaders coming to visit President Donald Trump, the Philippines’ Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will look to make a personal connection with his American counterpart on Tuesday as he seeks a new trade deal.

The Philippine president has come under fire for opening the country to U.S. imports without getting much in return.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s son Sandro Marcos is on the verge of making history if he becomes the House of Representatives’ majority leader. Full story:

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is once again set to take center stage to deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona), bringing with him not only promises and accomplishments but also growing pressure over how he will steer the Philippines in the right direction as he enters the second half of his presidency.

President Ferdinand Marcos secures a one-percent US tariff cut and defence pledges from US President Donald Trump, but analysts say the deal highlights Manila’s limited leverage and need to diversify.