Indonesian President Joko Widodo speaks during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Labuan Bajo on May 10, 2023. (ACHMAD IBRAHIM / POOL / AFP) LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia -- Southeast Asian nations vowed Wednesday tougher action on human trafficking as criminals increasingly use...
(Unsplash) House Speaker Martin Romualdez said member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must be "proactive" in addressing the impact of climate change, which poses a serious threat to the sustained growth of the regional bloc. “As leaders, we must be proactive and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called on other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to ensure food self-sufficiency and security in the region to attain overall human security. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Marcos made the call...
The wife of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak broke protocol to ask for a selfie with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during a London reception for the coronation of King Charles III. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends the royal reception at Buckingham Palace in London on May 5, a...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must take decisive and responsive actions on geopolitical issues concerning the regional bloc, saying the regional bloc must continue improving its efforts to advance its...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia —  The Philippines and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) have vowed to work closely to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including health, education, trade, and people-to-people exchange agreements. *President Marcos meets with Lao Prime Minister...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has highlighted the Filipino youth's initiative on climate change and disaster resiliency before the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and Related Summits here on Wednesday, May 9. *President Ferdinand...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is calling on his fellow parliamentarians in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to join hands for enhanced trade and investment in the post-pandemic era. “As we navigate the post-pandemic...
Recognizing the role of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in upholding a rules-based approach in addressing common concerns, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, May 10, called for the strengthening of regional cooperation in tackling...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia -- Southeast Asian nations said Wednesday they are "deeply concerned" about the violence ravaging Myanmar, and condemned a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats delivering humanitarian aid in the country. Turmoil in junta-ruled Myanmar has dominated talks at this week's...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — In order to harness the potential of the region, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to double its efforts in priority areas, including addressing its aging population, climate action, and expanding the...
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the United Kingdom had asked him if the Philippines could send more health workers to the Kingdom, citing their invaluable contribution to the fight against Covid-19. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
