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PH to ASEAN: Uphold centrality, implement Indo-Pac outlook
May 9, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government underscored on Tuesday the need to reinforce the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) centrality amid what it calls “unprecedented” and more complex challenges that the region faces today. During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in… Read More
PBBM to promote, protect PH interests in 42nd ASEAN summit
May 9, 2023, 3:15 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday emphasized the importance of promoting and protecting the Philippines’ interests during his participation in the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Indonesia on May 10-12 in Labuan Baju, Indonesia. In his pre-departure… Read More
DSWD chief: ASCC crucial pillar in building inclusive community
May 9, 2023, 2:37 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) has a crucial role in building an “inclusive and equitable” Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. In his speech during the 29th ASCC Meeting… Read More
Indonesia develops ASEAN Village Network to support dev’t
May 7, 2023, 8:15 pm
JAKARTA – Indonesia is determined to form the ASEAN Village Network as a platform for cooperation between member countries' villages to contribute to and obtain direct benefit from the development in the region. "The focus of the ASEAN village network is cooperation in tourism development,… Read More
AECC discusses ASEAN role in responding to geopolitical dynamics
May 7, 2023, 1:06 pm
JAKARTA – The 22nd meeting of the ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC) discussed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) role in responding to geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has said. "For instance, the ASEAN Outlook on the… Read More
China expected to seek meeting with PBBM after US trip: UP prof
May 6, 2023, 9:04 pm
MANILA – A meeting with the Chinese government should be expected after the visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the United States to discuss the relationship between the two nations, a University of the Philippines professor said on Saturday. “We know that after our president returns… Read More
ASEAN Summit exhibition to feature 10 top MSMEs products
May 5, 2023, 7:27 pm
LABUAN BAJO, NTT – Ten top local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will showcase their products at the 42nd ASEAN Summit, which will be held in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai District in East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) on May 9 to 11, a local official said here Friday. "We have… Read More
BMKG to update weather information to support 2023 ASEAN Summit
May 1, 2023, 7:54 pm
JAKARTA -- The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) intends to continuously update information related to the weather, climate, and earthquakes to support the success of the 2023 ASEAN Summit, BMKG Head Dwikorita Karnawati said. "Specifically, BMKG also provides strategic weather… Read More
PBBM to push for food, energy security in 42nd ASEAN Summit
April 28, 2023, 7:26 pm
MANILA -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will advance the Philippines’ priorities through regional and multilateral cooperation in various areas during his attendance at the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Indonesia in May, a foreign affairs official said on… Read More
TNI's warships to secure ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo
April 13, 2023, 7:11 pm
JAKARTA – The Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) has planned to deploy warships in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, to maintain security at the 42nd ASEAN Summit on May 9-11, 2023, TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono stated. Margono pointed out that arrangements regarding the placement of defense… Read More
Marcos to attend King Charles III's coronation in London
April 3, 2023, 9:15 pm Updated on April 3, 2023, 9:31 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise "Liza" Araneta-Marcos have accepted the invitation to attend the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort on May 6, Malacañang announced on Monday. It was in January this year when British… Read More
50K Filipino seafarers saved after EU nixes banning PH certs: DMW
April 1, 2023, 1:02 pm
MANILA – The European Commission's (EC) decision to continue recognizing the Philippines' training and certification will directly benefit more than 50,000 Filipino seafarers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday. The EC's Directorate General for Mobility and Transport on… Read More
Registration for media covering ASEAN Summit opens April 1
March 28, 2023, 8:03 pm
JAKARTA – Registration for media that seek to cover the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit will open on April 1, 2023, said Communication and Informatics Ministry’s Public Information and Communication Director General, Usman Kansong. Information concerning the coverage of… Read More
Indonesia urges ASEAN nations to overcome maritime challenges
March 2, 2023, 8:47 pm
JAKARTA -- Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has urged Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to overcome various political and socio economic challenges in the maritime sector, including transnational crime, inadequate financial and technological capacity, climate… Read More
Cambodia offers cheaper rice to PH
February 2, 2023, 7:24 pm
MANILA – Cambodia is exploring opportunities to directly export rice to the Philippines, offering an alternative and cheaper source of rice for the country. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual met with a Cambodian delegation on Thursday, led by chief executive… Read More
Indonesia has potential to make ASEAN axis of global economy
December 31, 2022, 1:11 pm
JAKARTA – Indonesia has vast potential to become the ASEAN axis of the global economy, said Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) Arsjad Rasjid Friday. Indonesia will be the Chair of the ASEAN Summit next year, and Rasjid was appointed as Chair of the 2023 ASEAN… Read More
PH to lure RE technology, investments from Europe
December 16, 2022, 6:28 pm
MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said the country targets to attract investments from Europe for technology transfer and development of the renewable energy sector here. In a virtual press briefing Friday, Rodolfo said European companies have… Read More
Ex-DPWH regional exec ,12 others convicted in P83-M deal
December 12, 2022, 4:40 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan handed guilty verdicts to the former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Central Visayas director and 12 others for graft charges arising from the multibillion peso government supply contracts when Cebu province hosted the 2007 Association of Southeast Asian… Read More
PH woos tourists from Saudi Arabia
December 6, 2022, 1:19 pm
MANILA – The Philippines seeks to woo more tourists from Saudi Arabia, the country's top Middle East market, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) moves to boost tourism cooperation with the Kingdom. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco met with key industry players in Saudi Arabia, including Vice… Read More
House commits to support PBBM's prosperity roadmap
November 22, 2022, 7:03 pm
MANILA – The House of Representatives remains committed to ensure the fulfillment of the Marcos administration's agenda for prosperity with the passage of necessary legislation, according to Speaker Martin Romualdez. In his remarks during the 2022 Asia CEO Forum at Marriot Hotel in Pasay City on… Read More
