LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are exploring the creation of a regional fuel reserve system to strengthen energy security and cushion member-states from future supply disruptions caused by wars and geopolitical tensions, President Marcos...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos said the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit here became a test of the region’s unity and resilience as member-states confronted mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainties brought about by the ongoing Middle East crisis....
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — “Peace—now.” This was the straightforward message of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders to parties involved in the escalating Middle East conflict, according to President Marcos. Speaking during a press conference on the sidelines of the 48th...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos acknowledged growing frustration among Southeast Asian leaders over the lack of progress in resolving the crisis in Myanmar, describing the issue as a “thorny problem” with no clear solution yet. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the 48th...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos has pushed for the establishment of an ASEAN Maritime Center in the Philippines, saying growing uncertainty in the South China Sea has made regional coordination and maritime cooperation more urgent. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the...
Vice President Sara Duterte shared former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s (PRRD) message to supporters gathered in The Hague, saying her father urged Filipinos to pray for the country and for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid the nation 's challenges. During an interview released by the...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos has warned Southeast Asian leaders that no country can shield itself from the ripple effects of global conflicts, saying crises beyond the region are now directly affecting the daily lives of the people in the region. Speaking at the Retreat Session of the...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos has called for stronger public-private partnerships (PPPs) within the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) following the adoption of the subregion’s Vision 2035 roadmap. The President underscored the role of...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos said Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to sustain open dialogue and avoid actions that could further escalate tensions following a trilateral meeting convened by the Philippines on the sidelines of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Philippines and Vietnam are looking to establish a long-term rice trade mechanism as part of efforts to ensure a stable supply and strengthen food security cooperation between the two countries, President Marcos said Thursday, May 7. President Marcos discussed the...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos has called for stronger regional cooperation and inclusive growth among members of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), saying development must be felt directly by local communities. Speaking at the...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — President Marcos will convene a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia as tensions continue to simmer between the two Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states over their longstanding border dispute. The meeting between President...
