Southeast Asian leaders have agreed they may gradually let Myanmar's military-backed government back into their top-level meetings, but only if it shows progress on a five-year-old peace plan.
The Philippines will not see during its term as ASEAN chair the end of the negotiations for the long-stalled South China Sea Code of Conduct.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday, November 15, urged leaders of the region to review "what more" ASEAN can do for Myanmar five years after it adopted a peace plan that has yet to end the country's civil war.
Postcards and commemorative stamps featuring Philppine destinations, festivals and cultural heritage are among the souvenirs available to international media delegates covering the 49th ASEAN Summit.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. opened the plenary session of the 49th ASEAN Summit with a vow that all "priority economic deliverables" would be completed before Manila ends it chairship, but gave no timeline for the…
The Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 15 to 18, gathering Southeast Asian leaders and global partners to discuss regional and international issues.
Southeast Asian leaders meet in Manila on Sunday, November 15, to cap the Philippines' ASEAN year that's been knocked off course by the US-Israeli war with Iran, a conflict that drove up fuel prices globally and made…
Public satisfaction with the Marcos administration dropped anew in the third quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will accompany US President Donald Trump when the latter attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Manila on Nov. 17.
Top diplomats of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations convened yesterday to prepare for the opening of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits today.
Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday signed the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, a priority deliverable under the Philippines’ ASEAN chairship.
Former United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings Agnès Callamard will return to the Philippines for the first time since 2017 to meet with victims of the Duterte administration’s bloody war on drugs.
Experts from the University of the Philippines shared their perspectives on the proposed Pax Silica initiative, examining its potential implications for the Philippines to better understand what it could mean for the…
Half of adult Filipinos are against Vice President Sara Duterte owning businesses or holding business interests while in office, according to a survey conducted by research firm Momentum.
The Department of Tourism generated around P500,000 in souvenir sales from Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises in the cultural and creative industries at the 49th ASEAN International Media Center on Friday.
The Philippines is eyeing to deepen ties with Brazil in a number of key areas, including energy, agriculture and food security, as it strives to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon.
Cybersecurity officials have identified some of the hackers who were involved in a massive wave of data breaches, which targeted 23 national government agencies and other institutions.
Local executives and major business organizations in the Bangsamoro region welcomed the appointment of a regional coordinator tasked with strengthening peace and development linkages between the Bangsamoro Autonomous…
Anti-narcotics agents arrested in separate entrapment operations on Saturday, November 14, four shabu peddlers, with three of them jointly operating a drug den all linked to remnants of a now defunct regional terror…
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has extended its congratulations to longtime public servant and veteran lawyer Gamaliel Cordoba following his appointment as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
A one-year-old boy died in a fire that occurred in Carmona, Cavite on Friday night.
A 35-year-old man is being hunted by authorities for allegedly killing his wife in this city over the weekend.
Up to 93,000 liters of petroleum products were seized following a raid on a suspected illegal fuel depot, which also resulted in the arrest of nine people in Tarlac City on Thursday.
Murder charges were filed yesterday against three men tagged in the fatal ambush of Judge Joseph Wee Sit of the Basilan Regional Trial Court Branch 2.
The Land Transportation Office has ordered an actress-politician to explain why she should not be sanctioned for showing improper behavior while driving in Taytay, Rizal.
The chief of the Lucena City police in Quezon province has been relieved from his post amid investigation into alleged irregularities involving eight of his men during an anti-drug operation.
A Malaysian businessman is facing criminal complaints following his arrest in Quezon City for allegedly selling fake food seasoning products worth P1.34 million.
The Maritime Industry Authority suspended the safety certificate of cargo ship MV SL Halcon that ran aground near the Manila Harbor Center on Nov. 9, with the MARINA saying the suspension is to ensure the safety of all…
Marikina is seeking to expand beyond shoemaking the city’s leather goods industry, with Mayor Marjorie Ann Teodoro pushing to showcase locally made bags, wallets and other products to a wider market.
San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority chief operating officer Mark Lapid led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pinaglabanan Tourist Center and Souvenir Shop on Thursday…
Public satisfaction with the Marcos administration dropped anew in the third quarter survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement has maintained its zero-backlog record after acting on all 67 bills and resolutions referred to it since he assumed the…
More than ?1.5 million worth of suspected shabu and an Uzi submachine gun were seized in separate anti-drug operations in Cebu City and Toledo City, resulting in the arrest of three individuals, including two high-value…
The Benedicto College (BC) Cheetahs will try to strengthen their hold on the top spot in the college division when they take on the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) Panthers in the Cebu Schools…
Richard “The Badz” Laspoña of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable braces for the biggest fight of his career as he headlines the “Kumong Bol-Anon XXVII” fight card next month.
A series of major enforcement actions announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in October 2026 underscores an aggressive federal crackdown on immigration fraud, criminal activity, and the unlawful…
The Gospel for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Matthew 25:14–30) presents the familiar parable of the talents. At first glance, it seems to be about money and investments.
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was created on September 8, 1954, with the signing of the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty (more popularly called the Manila Pact) in Manila.
Nipasalig ang kampo ni Bise Presidente Sara Duterte nga maningkamot sa paghuman sa pagpresentar sa tanan nilang mga saksi karong semanaha.
Wanting what the Democrats delivered in the U.S. elections earlier this month when they grabbed both Congress and the Senate from the Republicans, a phenomenon now called the Blue Wave, former presidential spokesman…
Filipino regional dishes, locally sourced coffee, traditional wellness practices and homegrown products are drawing interest from international media delegates at the 49th ASEAN Summit, with the Philippine Experience…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed an executive order adopting a national framework for artificial intelligence governance and creating an inter-agency council to oversee its implementation.
ASEAN summits are more than motorcades, road closures, traffic jams and world leaders exchanging handshakes and smiles before the cameras.
When Apple opened preorders for its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, stock was gone in minutes.
Property giant Megaworld Corp. is increasing its investment in Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu by an additional P10 billion to continue developing its 30-hectare township over the next 10 years.
As the Philippines welcomes the global business and investment leaders this week, the country has an opportunity to show it can compete with its ASEAN neighbors for investment at scale by modernizing its regulatory…
Security Bank Corp. has trained more than 3,000 employees in agentic artificial intelligence and seen its workforce develop 3,100 AI agents, as the lender moves to embed the technology in daily operations without…
The Philippines placed 53rd out of 70 economies in the International Institute for Management Development’s World Digital and AI Ranking.
Airfares may be going up, but domestic and foreign airlines have shown confidence in Philippine aviation by mounting new flights from major hubs.
Citi expects Philippine inflation to remain above the central bank’s target through the end of 2027, keeping interest rates elevated even as the economy struggles with slowing growth.
Tensions between two of the world’s largest economies are seen to open opportunities for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, according to tycoon Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala.
And then, there were three.
Reigning champion La Salle beefed up its Final Four bid, eliminating Adamson with an 84-69 win in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball Saturday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum.
Minhyuk Song didn’t just end a 53-year Korean title drought in the Philippine Open. He did it with a breathtaking display of shotmaking, iron play and putting.
Heading into the final round, Minhyuk Song seemed to have the Philippine Open championship in the bag.
With the fifth staging of the AIA Rock ’n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by ASICS just weeks away, the countdown is on as runners gear up for race day on November 29 at Luneta Park.
Yuka Saso failed to sustain an encouraging start, stumbling to a one-over 71 and another disappointing finish in The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on Saturday (Sunday Manila time) in Belleair, Florida.
There are 16 PBA draft eligibles now playing in Japan and Korea, mostly deserving to be a first round pick. The next draft is on Jan. 17 and it’s open to overseas players who’ve never applied before. There was a…
A basketball legend, Olympic champions, and the next generation of Filipino sporting talent came together at the Senate office of Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go for a gathering marked by friendly banter and a shared passion…
Immaculada Concepcion College kept its immaculate record intact by outlasting the University of Batangas in five tense-filled sets, 7-25, 25-19, 25-27, 25-15, 15-12, to move closer to completing a three-peat in the…
Fresh from a commanding victory in the Philippine Golf Tour’s season-ending leg at Apo last month, Micah Shin looms as the player to beat in the ICTSI Anvaya Cove Match Play Invitational unfolding Nov. 18 in Morong…
The PCA Open-Palawan Pawnshop Juniors Tennis Championships has joined the growing roster of major junior and Open tennis tournaments under the Palawan Pawnshop umbrella, with Leanna Barrido and Claudwin Tonacao leading…
From now on, the national women’s basketball team will be called the Gilas Hiraya.
National U unleashed a torrid finishing kick to clobber also-ran University of the East, 91-74, and book a Final Four ticket in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Not even a downpour could cool down Minhyuk Song’s hot hands.
Alive and kicking.
Some more PH represent at this year's Kids' Choice Awards.
The P-pop girl group definitely got slimed!
Filipino ONCEs enjoyed spending a few special moments with Nayeon.
The Filipina is the first-ever Eurovision Asia champion!
After a busy year of filming, Julia Barretto is looking forward to some downtime, including another possible solo trip.
Kapuso stars and personalities come together to share this message with the hope of inspiring people to be a source of light to one another even through the smallest acts of kindness, generosity and love. But more than…
Andrea Brillantes has earned international recognition for her work in “Laya,” winning Best Acting Performance at the 2026 Women and the World International Film Festival in London.
More than 40 artworks by newly proclaimed National Artist for Visual Arts Nunelucio “Nune” Alvarado will be featured in an exhibition exploring Filipino life, social inequality and the struggles of ordinary workers.
An edible version of the cobblestoned streets.
The natural sweetness — with no added sugar — that raisins can bring to Pininyahang Manok should enhance its rich, natural flavors even more.
In today’s Gospel (Matthew 25:14–30), the master confronts the servant who buried his talent by using the servant’s own words: “So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and gather where I did not scatter?”
While Bea represented La Union in the national pageant – after representing the USA in the Miss Earth 2024 competition – Angela did the opposite by first winning as Miss Cebu in 2025 before competing in Miss Great…
ASEAN member-nations’ bond may have been determined by our shared geography, but it is the decisions and sustained actions made by individual states as a unified, central bloc that will define the region’s destiny.
In a recent “60 Minutes” interview, President Trump made a striking admission: his immigration crackdown may have been “too tough” and he may be open to a compromise with Democrats on some form of amnesty for the many…
It’s heartbreaking.
Leading up to the Philippines’ hosting of the ASEAN Summit this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs call for “de-escalation” in the West Philippine Sea has raised troubling questions.
The ASEAN summit may have a lot on their agenda but I think their primary concern is the relationship between ASEAN and China.
Welcome to the Philippines, our nation of 117 million. A warm welcome to all of you: delegates of the 49th ASEAN Summit, world leaders and your posse of aides, buff bodyguards and assorted hangers-on.
As the Philippines welcomes leaders for the ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, I beg the indulgence of fellow Filipinos who will experience inconvenience.
What constitutes a “modest” lifestyle or “lavish” expenditure?
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