President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is expected to push the country's interests, particularly in food security and the welfare of migrant workers, in the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, next week. President Ferdinand...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies to intensify their efforts against human trafficking, and maintain the country's Tier 1 ranking by the US State Department, a Justice official said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
The Department of National Defense (DND) said Tuesday, August 15, that it has explored potential areas of business cooperation in the defense and security industries with the United States – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Council (US-ABC). Defense Secretary Gilberto...
OPENING CEREMONY ASEAN ambassadors and key officials welcome ASEAN Food Festival attendees On Aug. 6, members of the diplomatic corps converged at the SM Mall of Asia for the annual ASEAN Food Festival, one of the many ways the Philippines marks the inception of the Association of Southeast Asian...
An American company is planning to invest up to $1 billion for the expansion of its Clark and Baguio City facilities in the country, Malacañang announced. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) American microprocessors manufacturer Texas Instruments...
Admitting that he is "a little embarrassed" of the limited support given to national athletes, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. bared his plan to improve the support system for Filipino players and their teams. President Marcos shares a light moment with a Filipino athlete, who...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has raised the need for synergy through alliances between Southeast Asian countries and the United States. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Marcos stated this during his meeting with the US-Association...
American businesses have expressed intention to create more partnerships with companies in the Philippines as they see the country as an "incredible partner" in ASEAN. President Marcos meets with the US-ASEAN Business Council in Malacañang on Aug. 9, 2023. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/KJ Rosales)...
A silver medal as well as three Medallions for Excellence were awarded to the country's team at the recently-concluded 13th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition held at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Center in Singapore. *(Photo courtesy of TESDA/Manila Bulletin)* According to the Technical...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday said members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must manage geopolitical tensions to ensure uninterrupted development in the Indo-Pacific region. Since the region is now “an engine of global growth,” Manalo said the regional...
Two private sector groups from the Philippines and Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Malaysia on Thursday, July 27, for agriculture cooperation and small business development that will benefit both countries. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (center) joins ASEAN Business Advisory...
For Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to compete with its neighboring countries, they must first scale up their agricultural production. Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion admitted on Thursday, July 20, that “it’s very clear that we cannot compete right now in agriculture...
