The Philippines called for stronger regional cooperation on disaster response as it led a key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting that, for the first time, included representatives from the health sector. Department of National Defense (DND) Assistant Secretary for International...
The Philippines is setting the pace in regional sustainable tourism as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the ASEAN-Japan Centre (AJC) gathered tourism leaders and stakeholders to discuss best practices and long-term strategies. DOT OIC-Director Alex Macatuno said the initiative highlights the...
China is sharing the same hopes of all 12 Southeast Asian nations to reach within the year an agreement on the conduct in the South China Sea. China 's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said Beijing has the confidence and the resolve "to reach an agreement as soon as possible" with...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as chair of the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), is prioritizing investments in the “silver economy” to promote active aging among senior citizens across the region. DSWD Secretary Rex...
The Philippines, as chair of the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), is spearheading a new region-wide framework aimed at improving disaster preparedness and humanitarian response across Southeast Asia. Department of Social Welfare and Development...
The Philippines and Singapore strengthened cooperation in social development after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing programs on social protection, child development, and family welfare. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program was recognized at a regional gathering of Southeast Asian leaders for advancing community empowerment and participatory...
Top diplomats of all Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday, March 4, it is "regrettable" that Israel and the United States attacked Iran, which eventually led to retaliatory attacks affecting other nations, despite ongoing mediation efforts by Oman. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
The Philippines pledged to pursue “concrete deliverables” to strengthen the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and advance the promotion and protection of human rights in the region as it assumed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Chairship for 2026. Chair Severo...
The Philippines will highlight programs to strengthen families and empower children as it chairs the 2026 ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Saturday, Feb. 28. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao,...
The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN–BAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Private Sector Advisory Council – Digital Infrastructure (PSAC-DI) and Go Digital Philippines. The agreement, signed on Feb. 18, aims to strengthen collaboration on artificial intelligence adoption...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty is optimistic that hosting economic meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will bring more investments here and the province of Iloilo. “This is a good opportunity to show that Iloilo can...
