CEBU CITY – A province-wide gun ban will be enforced as part of the strict security measures that will be enforced for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit on May 7 and 8 in Lapu-Lapu City. The total gun ban will be in effect in the cities of...
Malacañang said preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit are on track, with all systems in place ahead of the regional gathering from May 7 to 8. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
President Marcos said that the Philippines ' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in May will still push through despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. It will proceed as scheduled, Marcos said, but will only be a "barebones ASEAN Summit," stressing that it...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said on Tuesday, March 24 the Philippines can take advantage of its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to secure regional solidarity in light of the global uncertainty over energy supply due to the Middle East conflict. Escudero...
Senate leaders have expressed support for studying the possible postponement of the Philippines’ hosting of this year’s ASEAN Summit as part of efforts to cut government spending and redirect funds to address the impact of rising oil prices. Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said that...
President Marcos has expressed hope for United States President Donald Trump 's attendance in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by the Philippines this year. Marcos conveyed his hope of welcoming Trump to Manila during his speech at the presentation of...
Malacañang asserted that no protocol was violated in selecting venues for the Philippines ' hosting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related events. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stressed that there was no breach of protocol as the...
CEBU CITY – The deployment of more than 5,000 security personnel for the ASEAN Summit 2026 started on Saturday, Jan. 24. Police Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, chief of the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7), led the send-off ceremony for security personnel at the South Road Properties in...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday, Jan. 16, formally activated an emergency response task group solely focused on ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings hosted by the Philippines this year. The OCD said...
CEBU CITY – Authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the peaceful conduct of major activities in Central Visayas. The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) announced that a gun ban will be enforced for the 461st Fiesta Señor, Sinulog Grand Parade, and ASEAN Summit. While the...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso on Monday, Nov. 3, expressed the city government 's eagerness to find the perfect balance between sustaining the economy of Manila and preserving its rich history and culture as plans for the development of the long-awaited Halal Town and the major...
President Marcos is back in Manila after attending the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he joined the official turnover ceremony of the ASEAN chairship for 2026 and discussed regional and global challenges, including the West Philippine...
