Philippine Police Seek Access to Thomas Markle’s Devices

WHO:

NY Post - Thomas Markle Jr. reported his father to officials.

BBC - Thomas Markle is the subject of a Philippine police investigation.

BBC - Markle’s daughter said she had largely cut off contact with her father and did “not allow him to have contact with our children.”

BBC News - Jonathan Head reported from Cebu.

WHAT:

TMZ - Philippine police are investigating allegations involving child pornography possession.

BBC - Philippine police obtained a warrant to search Thomas Markle’s devices.

BBC News - Thomas Markle was expected to be investigated.

WHERE:

TMZ - The investigation is being conducted by police in Cebu City.

BBC News - Jonathan Head reported from outside the home where Markle last resided, in Cebu, Philippines.

WHY:

NY Post - Thomas Markle Jr. reportedly reported his father over alleged possession of child pornography.

BBC - Markle’s daughter said she hoped people could understand why she had largely cut off contact with her father.

HOW:

BBC - Police sought access to Markle’s devices through a warrant to search them.

(UPDATED October 29, 2026 22:02 UTC)

Philippine police in Cebu City are investigating Thomas Markle over allegations of possessing child pornography and have obtained a warrant to search his devices. His son, Thomas Markle Jr., reportedly alerted officials to the allegations. Markle’s daughter said she had largely cut off contact with her father and did not allow him contact with her children.

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(UPDATED October 29, 2026 18:00 UTC)

Philippine police in Cebu City are investigating allegations that Thomas Markle possessed child pornography and have obtained a warrant to search his devices. Markle’s daughter said she had largely cut off contact with her father and does not allow him to contact her children. She said she hoped people would understand why she had made that choice.

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(UPDATED October 29, 2026 16:03 UTC)

Philippine police have obtained a warrant to search Thomas Markle’s devices as part of an investigation. His daughter said she had largely cut off contact with him and does not allow him to contact their children. She said she hoped people would understand why she had made that decision.