President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. broke with tradition by sending his congratulations to Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te following the election. This action, which is highly unusual in the realm of international diplomacy, reflects Manila’s growing alliance with US interests, especially in relation to the current tensions involving Taiwan. Manila’s Strategic Shift President Marcos Jr.’s direct message of congratulations to President-elect Lai …

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sparked outrage and criticism for using a presidential helicopter to attend a Coldplay concert in Bulacan on Friday, January 19, 2024.  The move was seen as a blatant abuse of power and a waste of public funds, as well as a sign of his disregard for the plight of millions of Filipino commuters who suffer …