Vice President Sara Duterte, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, bared plans to make the Philippines a destination country for English-language learners from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states. Lao Ambassador Songkane Luangmuninthone pays a courtesy call on Vice President Sara...
The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) joined the celebration of the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Aug. 10 at the Bulwagang Apolinario Manibi in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office in Pasay City. National Anti-Poverty Commission...
After two years of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, a simple in-person ceremony marked the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at the ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta last Aug. 8. With a population of 662 million and a combined Gross Domestic Product of...
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...
