A student team from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) emerged as the Philippines’ national champion in the prestigious AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge 2026, earning the distinction of representing the country at the Grand Finals in Singapore, held from May 18 to 24, 2026. The AI Ready ASEAN...
President Marcos departed for Canada on Wednesday evening, July 1, for an official visit aimed at strengthening economic and security ties between Manila and Ottawa amid growing cooperation between the two countries. Speaking before his departure, Marcos said the trip, which comes at the invitation...
HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John KC Lee highlighted the promise of collaboration between two of the world’s most dynamic economic engines - the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) - with Hong Kong acting as a “connector” to facilitate...
HONG KONG - Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque said here on Tuesday, June 30, that the Philippines is open and ready to be the Greater Bay Area’s (GBA) strategic partner of choice in entering the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market. “To our partners...
Higher education ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted three regional initiatives aimed at strengthening digital transformation, teacher development, and research collaboration across Southeast Asia through 2030. The measures were approved during the Ministers...
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...
President Marcos acknowledged concerns that the Philippines could face backlash from like-minded nations as Manila seeks to deepen engagement with Russia, saying the government would tread carefully to ensure its partnerships do not contribute to conflict. Asked about possible criticism from...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia have adopted a new roadmap aimed at deepening their strategic partnership, with President Marcos saying the agreements would expand practical cooperation and deliver concrete benefits to the peoples of Southeast Asia and Russia. Speaking...
Highlighting the 35 years of partnership between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), President Marcos urged fellow leaders to "choose well" in terms of sustaining its decades-long ties. Speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia, on Thursday, June...
President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to explore new opportunities for cooperation in food security, energy, trade, and investment, with both leaders noting significant untapped potential in Philippine-Russia relations despite steady economic ties. The two leaders met in...
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia 's President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations at a summit that opens Wednesday, seeking to bolster business and other ties with members of the regional bloc. The two-day Russia-ASEAN summit, which is held in Kazan, is set...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said President Marcos ' trip to Russia may be short, but “every hour matters” as discussions during the visit will center on issues that directly affect Filipino families, including food and energy security and fuel prices. In a Facebook post on early...
