A "coordinated policy-framing" approach with member-economies of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is being eyed by the Philippines on its targeted nuclear power development, including planned deployment of small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. Energy Secreary Raphael Perpetuo...
Senator Jinggoy Estrada filed a Senate Resolution seeking a commendation for the Filipino para-athletes who won big in nine different sports during the 11th ASEAN Para Games (APG). Ariel Joseph Alegarbes (File photo) Senate Resolution (SR) 110 seeks to commend the athletes who were awarded medals...
The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that there are no “concrete details” yet on the possible teaching of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) languages in Philippine schools. Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte during the celebration of the 55th founding...
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed disappointment and concern over "volatile" developments in Myanmar, including the recent execution of pro-democracy activists, despite a five-point consensus agreed among members of the regional bloc. But for...
Discussions among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China over the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea are not yet over. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for ASEAN Affairs Daniel Espiritu gave the update on Thursday as he said matters...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hailed the triumphant Philippine team for its successful showing in the recently concluded 11th ASEAN Para Games. (Photo from Bongbong Marcos Facebook Page) In a Facebook post on Monday, Aug. 8, Marcos congratulated the team for winning its over 100-medal...
To help strengthen the relationship of member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte pushed for the offering of ASEAN languages in schools and universities in the region. Vice President and DepEd...
Vice President Sara Duterte underscored the importance of the youth in strengthening the links among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states as she called on fellow leaders to encourage learning each other’s national languages for better collaboration. Vice President Sara...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Southeast Asian ministers Friday condemned the lack of progress on a crisis resolution plan for coup-hit Myanmar, demanding the junta take action before a regional summit later this year. Diplomats take part in the 23rd Asean Plus Three Foreign Ministers’ Meeting during...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement would be a key contributor to the recovery strategy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), according to an ASEAN foreign ministers' joint communique released here on Friday. Attendees...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged restraint Thursday as China readied massive military drills off Taiwan, warning the situation risked spiralling into "open conflicts". Diplomats take part in the ASEAN-Japan Ministerial meeting during the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers'...
SURAKARTA – After a rush of eight golds overnight, Filipino para-athletes struggled Wednesday, Aug. 3, mustering a lone gold courtesy of thrower Cendy Asusano in the women’s shot put F54 in the morning action of the 11th ASEAN Para Games at the Manahan Stadium here. GOLDEN THROW -- Cendy...
