CEBU CITY, Philippines — ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) member states have concluded negotiations for the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA). The landmark regional pact is set for signing this November as the bloc seeks…
Emperor Naruhito honored Japan’s and the Philippines’ enduring ties, expressing hopes that the relationship can grow stronger, in a speech on Wednesday at a state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos.…
MANILA — The Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) does not just elevate the country’s reputation as a regional leader — it also brings in a more direct and tangible gain to Filipinos, which…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s successful hosting of the two-day 48th Asean Leaders’ Summit strengthened the province’s bid to attract more high-profile international events. Government officials on Wednesday cited the summit’s “seamless” execution, heightened global exposure, and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu may emerge as a strategic hub for a proposed Asean fuel reserve as Southeast Asian leaders ramp up discussions on regional energy security amid volatile global oil markets and continuing tensions in…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro defended the decision to exclude the image of the Señor Sto. Niño from a Sinulog-inspired performance during the opening of the ASEAN Summit. She said organizers needed to respect…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu police admitted that authorities had “no time” to apply maximum tolerance during the arrest of Greenpeace activists who staged a protest near the 48th Asean Summit venue in Cebu. During the a…
The successful hosting of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu was hailed as a collective achievement of government agencies, local government units, private partners, workers, and the Cebuano people, whose cooperation and unity helped…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The 66 families living near the Mactan Expo whom authorities temporarily relocated have returned to their homes following the end of the ASEAN Leaders’ Summit. The families returned on Saturday after staying for…
Southeast Asian leaders are calling for the swift ratification of the region’s energy security framework agreement, with the regional bloc's chief expressing confidence it can be achieved before the 49th Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit.…
The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas reported that no major or untoward incidents were recorded during the 48th Asean Summit.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The successful hosting of the recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit should be viewed not just as a diplomatic milestone but as a strategic turning point for Cebu’s economic future. The…
