President Marcos said the Philippines will prioritize the development of economic corridors and stronger regional supply chains as it assumes the chairmanship of the ASEAN-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) in 2026. Speaking at the ceremonial handover of the ASEAN-BAC chairship in Malacañan on...
The 11 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) viewed with concern land reclamation and other activities in the South China Sea as their top diplomats met in Cebu for talks over regional and global issues. ASEAN released a lengthy statement on Thursday, Jan. 29,...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not recognize, for now, the recently-concluded elections in junta-ruled Myanmar as much as it does not recognize the military that serves as the country 's de facto government. Speaking on behalf of ASEAN, which is currently chaired by...
CEBU CITY – Resilient tourism, empowerment of tourism workforce, accessible and seamless travel, digital tourism, and sustainable tourism. These are the five focus areas that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) unveiled as part of its five-year tourism sectoral plan, which was...
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to conduct monthly in-person meetings to expedite the conclusion of talks on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, as relevant parties have yet to iron out respective disagreements on its terms and other...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has expressed alarm over the continued tension that Southeast Asian nations continue to witness at sea, thus saying that the Philippines, as chair of this year 's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is willing to...
The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) that was opened by President Marcos, Jr. in Cebu on Jan. 28 has adopted a theme that captures both the urgency of the moment and the promise of the region: Navigating our tourism future together. It is a fitting call to action at a time when global economic...
The Philippines reaffirmed its leadership in regional tourism as the Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted the ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) 2026 in Cebu on Wednesday, Jan. 28, bringing together over 600 foreign buyers, sellers, and exhibitors to advance ASEAN’s drive to become a unified,...
Top diplomats from all Southeast Asian countries will sit down for talks over the South China Sea issue, the political developments in Myanmar, and the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, among other concerns, on Thursday, Jan. 29, as the Philippines is hosting this year 's annual meet for the...
CEBU CITY – China, Japan, and Korea, or the so-called “Plus 3," sparked tourism growth in Southeast Asia. This was highlighted during the 48th Meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations Plus Three National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) as the high-level regional meetings continued here on...
CEBU CITY – This city is rolling out the red carpet for international leaders attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings here. The city will host five ASEAN ministers in what it described as a curated cultural, heritage, and religious tour on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Mayor Nestor...
The Philippines stands to gain significant economic, tourism, and investment benefits as it hosts the 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum 2026 (ATF 2026) in Cebu City on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Department of Tourism said. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. said...
