KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has officially taken over the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Marcos assumed the ASEAN chairmanship on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from Malaysia in a ceremony, capping this year 's ASEAN Summit. In his speech, Marcos vowed...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia— After speaking about the continuous aggressions in the South China Sea, endangering fishermen and Filipino personnel, and the establishment of China 's national nature reserve in several summits in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit,...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—The Philippines is set assume the chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28. President Marcos is set to formally accept the hosting of the 48th ASEAN Summit from Malaysia as he concludes his participation at the 47th ASEAN...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has encouraged the leaders of Japan, Republic of Korea (ROK), and China to “redouble efforts” in tackling shared regional challenges through deeper cooperation. Transnational crimes, economic cooperation, migrant workers woes, and natural disaster...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos emphasized that the partnership between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations should lead to the improvement of the lives of ordinary people in the region. During the 15th ASEAN-UN Summit on Monday, Oct. 27, Marcos...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia— President Marcos has urged fellow participating countries to strengthen the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in order to unlock more economic opportunities, especially for small businesses. Marcos underscored that the early expansion of RCEP, the...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has cited the urgency to put an end to pressing humanitarian concerns, including the abduction of Japanese citizens. Marcos made the statement during his intervention at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Summit on Sunday, Oct. 26, as...
The Philippine Navy (PN) highlighted its expanding capabilities in drone warfare and unmanned systems as it opened its first-ever Drone Warfare Summit 2025 on Monday, Oct. 27, in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City. The three-day event, organized by the Philippine Fleet (PF) in partnership with...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has lamented the establishment of so-called "nature reserve" in Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, which, he said, violates the traditional fishing rights of Filipinos. In his intervention at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-United...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has encouraged fellow leaders of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to engage in broader dialogue and deeper partnership in terms of maritime and economy. Marcos made the call during his intervention at the 47th ASEAN Summit Plenary here on...
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...
