The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it has secured the backing of local manufacturers to keep prices of basic necessities and prime commodities stable until the end of the year, ensuring that there will be no price surge during the holiday season. Acting on the order of President...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement Tuesday with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic ties with his country as an alternative to the protectionist policies of U.S. President...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday, Oct. 28, denied sending out an invitation to Senator Christopher "Bong" Go to serve as resource person in its hearings on flood control project anomalies. ICI Executive Director Brian Hosaka refuted the claim made by former senator...
President Marcos is set to meet leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this week with his scheduled attendance at the 32nd APEC Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. During a Palace briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 28, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson Angelica...
President Marcos ' remarks against China during the United States-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (US-ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia should put an end to the plan of the Philippine Embassy in Beijing to tap electronic visas (e-visa) for Chinese nationals visiting the...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia— After speaking about the continuous aggressions in the South China Sea, endangering fishermen and Filipino personnel, and the establishment of China 's national nature reserve in several summits in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit,...
The Manila City government’s proposal to convert the historic Club Intramuros Golf Course into a public forest park has met strong opposition from stakeholders, heritage advocates and members of the golfing community who are calling for the preservation of the site’s cultural, economic and...
Beyond the Game: Muhammad Ali’s manager recalls the ‘Thrilla in Manila’, praises Manny Pacquiao’s tribute event By Brian Yalung When I was first asked if I wanted to do an interview with Gene Kilroy, the legendary and long-time business manager of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, I didn’t...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—The Philippines is set assume the chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28. President Marcos is set to formally accept the hosting of the 48th ASEAN Summit from Malaysia as he concludes his participation at the 47th ASEAN...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has encouraged the leaders of Japan, Republic of Korea (ROK), and China to “redouble efforts” in tackling shared regional challenges through deeper cooperation. Transnational crimes, economic cooperation, migrant workers woes, and natural disaster...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos emphasized that the partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations should lead to the improvement of the lives of ordinary people in the region. During the 15th ASEAN-UN Summit on Monday, Oct. 27, Marcos...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the East Asia summit on Monday that Asia-Pacific leaders must choose dialogue over coercion and cooperation over confrontation, stressing the need for engagement in light of global conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, North Korea and the...
