President Marcos is back in Manila after a short trip to Russia, which he described as "very productive." Marcos and his delegation arrived at 4:02 p.m. at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, June 19, Malacañang said. In his arrival statement, Marcos said that during his trip, he joined...
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump 's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire — even though he 's offered scant specificity...
Mayor Raisa Treñas recently showcased Iloilo City’s achievements in disaster preparedness, public market modernization, and housing development during the 10th World Cities Summit in Singapore. “I joined global leaders in meaningful discussions on how cities today can respond to shared...
Bohol remains one of the country 's most popular tourism destinations, drawing visitors with its beaches, natural attractions, and diverse experiences. As the province welcomes more local and international travelers, demand continues to rise for accommodations that cater to leisure stays,...
CEBU CITY – Local officials welcomed the construction of a world-class hotel in Panglao, Bohol. Gov. Aris Aumentado said the move by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), to construct Grand Summit Bohol in Doljo marked a significant milestone in...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte raised concern over the limited direct access of local governments to climate financing, stressing that cities remain underfunded despite being at the frontline of climate change impacts. Speaking at the Philanthropy Asia Summit 2026 in Singapore, h eld from May 18...
While acknowledging Southeast Asian leaders ' frustration over the lack of progress in resolving the crisis in Myanmar, President Marcos said the regional bloc should not just "sit back and wait for something to happen." In a roundtable with Japanese media on Monday, May 18, Marcos said that...
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered stark warnings about avoiding possible clashes between his nation and the U.S. on Thursday, and even cautioned visiting President Donald Trump that Washington’s handling of its relations with Taiwan could lead to “conflicts.” His tone was a...
BEIJING (AP) — As Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare for a highly anticipated summit, both China and the United States say their ties have been broadly stable in recent months — and they are planning on keeping it that way. But many issues are at stake in one of the world 's...
Gokongwei-led conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. is implementing austerity measures and recalibrating its pricing strategies as geopolitical volatility in the Middle East threatens to erode margins across its aviation and consumer units. Lance Y. Gokongwei, JG Summit president and chief...
BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence. "We 're the two superpowers," Trump told reporters as he departed the White...
Sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration in policymaking or business strategy. It is increasingly becoming a central goal shaping how governments and industries plan for the future. This was among the key messages highlighted during the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit 2026 in Cebu,...
