BANGKOK (AP) — A blast on Sunday at a building in northeastern Myanmar said to have been storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescue workers and independent media reports. About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the...
BANGKOK (AP) — The leader of Myanmar 's military-backed government embarked Saturday on an official visit to India, one of the country 's key regional partners, for high-level meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. It is the first time Min Aung Hlaing has traveled to the...
While acknowledging Southeast Asian leaders ' frustration over the lack of progress in resolving the crisis in Myanmar, President Marcos said the regional bloc should not just "sit back and wait for something to happen." In a roundtable with Japanese media on Monday, May 18, Marcos said that...
President Marcos on Friday said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remains firm in its position regarding detained Myanmar leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, as regional leaders expressed growing frustration over the lack of progress in addressing the political crisis in Myanmar. In a...
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...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, May 6, welcomed reports on the transfer of Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest and called on Myanmar authorities to allow greater transparency following the move. “We view these developments as vital steps in a sequence of confidence-building...
The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has welcomed the full pardon and release of U Win Myint, describing it as a “constructive step” toward restoring trust and promoting inclusive dialogue in Myanmar. In a statement issued on April 19, the DFA also noted...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday, April 18, confirmed the release of 78 Filipinos who had been detained in Myanmar for immigration-related offenses after being trafficked to work in scam centers. In a statement, the DFA said the Filipinos had been serving sentences for illegal...
Malacañang said the Philippines will continue engaging Myanmar authorities and stakeholders following recent political developments in the Southeast Asian nation. In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government has taken note of...
Public health groups have urged the Philippine government to impose a total ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs), and other nicotine delivery systems, warning that these products harm users and are becoming increasingly accessible to the youth. The renewed call came after Myanmar...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will not recognize, for now, the recently-concluded elections in junta-ruled Myanmar as much as it does not recognize the military that serves as the country 's de facto government. Speaking on behalf of ASEAN, which is currently chaired by...
The Philippines, sitting as chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted on Thursday, Jan. 22, a discussion with several Burmese stakeholders to discuss plans for Myanmar, which has been under military rule for five years now. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary...
