CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) remains optimistic about the completion of the Code of Conduct (COC) for the disputed South China Sea, even if leaders were unable to forge it during…
Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are your top stories for today, Monday, May 11. Gasoline up, diesel down beginning this May 12 An industry source on Friday said that based on the first four trading days, gasoline…
CEBU, Philippines — Although the hearing in the high-profile case involving Kingston Ralph Cheng and Sean Andrew Pajarillo was reset, the prosecution maintained that it went to court fully prepared. The clarification came after the defense counsel,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Pamela Baricuatro dismissed rumors alleging that she attempted to influence Cebu lawmakers to vote in favor of the impeachment of Sara Duterte. “My responsibility is to lead the development of Cebu, not to…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Does the 2026 Asean summit’s people-centered agenda truly reflect the realities faced by workers, students, vendors, and marginalized sectors? This is the question thrown by an alternative forum in Cebu to the leaders…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mayor Nestor Archival said Saturday that Timor-Leste’s growing interest in Cebu could open future opportunities for collaboration in tourism and agriculture. This follows the heritage visit of Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão after the…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Fresh from attending the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Cebu, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão toured Cebu City’s historic landmarks on Saturday and pledged to promote the city in…
MANILA, Philippines — The request of Lawyer Dov Jacobs to withdraw as the associate counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte in his crimes against humanity case has been granted by a trial chamber of the International Criminal…
CEBU, Philippines – How the 11-member Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) will respond to the fallout of the ongoing war in the Middle East serves as the central discussion for the plenary of the 48th Asean…
Photo from Port of San Diego website (For illustration purposes only) LOS ANGELES – US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in San Diego have arrested 28 seafarers, including 26 Filipinos, aboard cruise ships as part of…
CEBU, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday, May 8, formally opened the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu, calling on Southeast Asian leaders to deepen cooperation and collective resolve as the region confronts mounting global…
Cebu once again became a venue for regional diplomacy on Thursday, May 7, as the Philippines, serving as chair of Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) for 2026, facilitated talks between Cambodia and Thailand over their longstanding…
