Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Saturday announced that he is replacing the military chief of staff with a retiring general, without giving any explanation for the sudden move.

Philippines President cuts short military chief of staff's term, replaces him with retiring general

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr arrived in China on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, during which Manila and Beijing are expected to bolster trade and investment ties and address security issues of mutual concern.

Philippine president Marcos off to China for 3-day state visit

Boxing star Manny Pacquiao said on Sunday he will run for president of the Philippines next year, after railing against corruption in government and what he calls President Rodrigo Duterte's cozy relationship with China.

Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte publicly ordered the country's top customs official to shoot and kill drug smugglers in one of his most overt threats during a deadly four-year campaign that has been the centerpiece of his presidency.

Philippine's Duterte orders customs chief to 'shoot and kill' drug smugglers

The Philippine president's move could provoke rival claimants including China

Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs

If passed, the move would make Duterte, a former mayor, the most powerful leader in the Philippines since late dictator Ferdinand Marcos

Duterte allies seek to take over Philippine village councils as part of war on drugs