Alan Peter Cayetano

Philippine President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae upgraded bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on May 28, marking 70 years of relations and expanding defense, maritime, and economic cooperation through military agreements and infrastructure initiatives.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos urged boycotting senators to return to work, warning that critical legislation faces delays as pro-Duterte lawmakers suspended Senate sessions ahead of Vice-President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, amid corruption arrests and ICC warrants.