UAE reports drone, missile attack; US trades fire with Iran

Adam Schreck and Audrey McAvoy 05/08/2026

The United Arab Emirates said it responded to another Iranian missile barrage on Friday.…

Asean pushes for oil reserve

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/08/2026

Describing the ongoing oil crisis as a painful lesson, Southeast Asian countries are considering setting up a dedicated fuel reservoir in the region.…

Amid Asean summit, small businesses go on—with dip in sales

Caryl Evangelista - USJR Intern - CDN Digital, Lyle Andales 05/08/2026

Outside the secured perimeters of the ongoing 48th Asean Summit and Related Meetings in Lapu-Lapu City, business continued for many vendors and residents. …

Former China Eastern boss charged with bribery

Agence France-Presse 05/08/2026

The former chairman of one of China’s biggest state-owned airlines has been charged with bribery, state media said Friday, nearly a year after he was investigated for graft. Liu Shaoyong was the chairman of China Eastern Airlines…

‘Lead, sail, rise’: Asean unveils future-proofing strategies

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/08/2026

As the 48th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) came to a close, its leaders agreed not only to reinforce collaboration but also to adopt future-proof strategies. …

Zaldy Co staying in P14-billion Paris home, says Remulla

Jason Sigales 05/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co owns a €200 million (P14.18 billion), 10-bedroom home along the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France, and is staying there now, according to Interior Chief Jonvic Remulla. Champs-Élysées is an avenue…

Cambodia-Thailand peace efforts unfold in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/07/2026

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…

Asean 2026: BIMP-EAGA Summit highlights connectivity, cooperation

Lyle Andales, Marc Cosep 05/07/2026

Leaders of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines met in Cebu to discuss regional connectivity, growth, and cooperation.…

IDF soldier puts cigarette in Virgin Mary statue’s mouth in Lebanon

Inquirer.net 05/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — An Israeli soldier in Lebanon desecrated a Virgin Mary statue by putting a cigarette in its mouth, an incident reported amid rising attacks on Christians and their religious symbols in areas involving Israeli soldiers…

Asean economic, foreign ministers align response to Mideast war

Lyle Andales 05/07/2026

Asean foreign and economic ministers convened on Thursday afternoon, May 7, as regional leaders sought coordinated responses to the growing economic and security effects of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.…

Asean identifies priorities ahead of 48th Leaders’ Summit

Airam Limatog 05/07/2026

Southeast Asian officials finalized key priorities and logistics on Thursday, May 7, ahead of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Leaders’ Summit in Cebu.…

Southeast Asia crafts response to disruptions amid Mideast war

Airam Limatog 05/07/2026

Southeast Asian nations grapple with disrupted energy supplies, strained trade routes, and rising living costs as the conflict in the Middle East continues.…

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