KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Stressing that India has a lot to offer to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), President Marcos has stated that the 11-member regional bloc may also learn from India in resolving their common maritime concerns. Marcos made the statement in his remark during...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has conveyed the Philippines ' support to the two trade agreements within the region—Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (FTA) 3.0 Upgrade. Reaffirming the country...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos kicked off his participation at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits by holding bilateral meetings with leaders of Cambodia, Thailand, Canada, Japan, United Nations, and European Council on the sidelines of the summit on Sunday, Oct. 26. As expected,...
President Marcos declared the Philippines ready to take the helm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, promising a leadership anchored on “practical, inclusive, and measurable initiatives” that will directly benefit the region’s people. Presidential Communications...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has joined nine other leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in signing the declaration on the admission of Timor-Leste into the regional bloc as its 11th member. Marcos welcomed Timor-Leste’s accession, describing it as a...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire agreement on Sunday during a ceremony attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, whose threats of economic pressure prodded the two nations to halt skirmishes along their disputed border earlier this year. Thailand...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations welcomed East Timor as its newest member Sunday, which its prime minister said was a “dream realized” for the tiny nation, while Cambodia and Thailand signed an agreement expanding a ceasefire on their borders with the...
President Marcos unveiled a series of domestic reforms aimed at curbing corruption, improving fiscal fairness, and easing the cost of living — measures he said are necessary to strengthen the Philippines’ credibility as it prepares to assume the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
President Marcos Jr. has vowed to uphold the Philippines’ commitment to a rules-based international order and the peaceful resolution of disputes in the region as he left for Kuala Lumpur for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits. In his departure...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro is leading the all-women delegation from the agency to join President Marcos during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The DFA chief arrived on Thursday, Oct....
President Marcos is expected to sign the admission of Timor-Leste into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during his participation in the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Marcos will be attending the ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from October 26 to 28. During the...
The Philippines and Timor-Leste have will pursue legal cooperation and political consultations in a bid to strengthen their bilateral ties amid the latter’s full membership to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said...
