The Philippines has begun advancing key regional priorities as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2026, steering early high-level engagements focused on security cooperation, economic integration, and social development. In a statement, Malacañang said the initial...
South Korea’s Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa said the Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will help push the shared vision of transforming the region into a “prosperity corridor” through aggressive trade and investment promotion. “As the Philippines takes...
Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara underscored the importance of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in strengthening education and driving national and regional growth during the ASEAN Editors and Economic Opinion Leaders Forum (AEEOLF) 2026 on Tuesday, February 24. Angara,...
ILOILO CITY — The security and emergency group is all set for the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Site Task Group Emergency Preparedness and Response-Regional Incident Management Team (STGEPR-RIMT) is...
ILOILO CITY – Schools here suspended face-to-face classes starting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution and meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers. University of the Philippines Visayas (UP Visayas),...
The private sector arm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is pushing to make the region’s economic gains more inclusive, saying prosperity should not be limited to big businesses and the wealthy. Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council...
ILOILO CITY – More than 1,700 security personnel have been deployed to secure the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city on from Feb. 24 to 27. “We trust in your abilities, we believe in your commitment, and we are truly proud of the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is stepping up efforts to ensure Filipino learners can move more seamlessly from classrooms to careers, as it championed deeper alignment among education, training, and industry during the 16th ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework Committee (AQRFC) Meeting....
A public health advocacy group has urged the government of the Philippines to follow the lead of six ASEAN countries that have already banned vape products, as regional leaders marked the 25th anniversary of the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) in Bangkok, Thailand. HealthJustice...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations ' (ASEAN) private sector leadership this year will aim to bring the benefits of ASEAN economic growth to every citizen in the region. Joey Concepcion, chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC), said this during the 10th joint economic...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening regional cooperation with Southeast Asian nations to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital infrastructure in basic education, positioning technology as a practical tool to improve learning outcomes and reduce...
President Marcos has expressed hope for United States President Donald Trump 's attendance in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by the Philippines this year. Marcos conveyed his hope of welcoming Trump to Manila during his speech at the presentation of...
