Preparations are well underway for the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said, admitting that “key issues” such as the South China Sea and Myanmar will be among the topics....
The Philippines would need at least P22 billion to prepare for the hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026, a Palace official bared. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin revealed this...
The Philippines may soon enter into agreements with neighboring countries Indonesia and Malaysia to improve agricultural production and address food security in the region, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion said on Monday, Oct. 14. In downtown Davao City, a vendor sells durian in his stall....
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) A ranking congressman has criticized Russia for helping China block a draft statement by Southeast Asian Nations expressing concern on territorial disputes in the South China...
As the Philippines gears up to host the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion underscored the critical role that public-private partnerships play in ensuring food security, one of the legacies that he hoped the region...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left), House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has congratulated President Marcos for his productive participation in the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits...
President Marcos rebuffed criticisms that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is merely a “talk shop” as he underscored its role in keeping peace and stability in the disputed South China Sea region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. during the 14th ASEAN-United...
Amid the continued call for a binding Code of Conduct on the South China Sea, President Marcos said the ball is now in China's court, saying it has always been the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that has been pushing for it. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang...
President Marcos is back in the Philippines after what he described as a "successful" 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Laos where he pushed for the country’s interests before the regional gathering. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. with House Speaker Martin Romualdez at the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos (Speaker's Office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez commended President Marcos for his “principled stand” in defending the...
The Philippines is "gravely concerned" over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and continuing violence in the Middle East, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. participates in the 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, Laos on Oct. 11, 2024. (Photo courtesy of...
President Marcos called on participants of the East Asia Summit (EAS) to exert "concerted and serious efforts" to resolve disputes in the South China Sea and not ignore China's continued "disregard" for international law and standards. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)...
