Philippines’ push for Asean-wide prisoner transfer treaty: will it spur reforms?
While such an agreement may help in the rehabilitation process, problems of overcrowding and other chronic issues still ...
Zelensky-Trump clash sparks jitters in Asean nations over reliability of US commitments
When US President Donald Trump had a flare-up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, anxiety rippled through ...
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Teodoro laments Asean’s ‘absence of unanimity on key issues’
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. lamented the Asean member states’ “absence of unanimity on key issues.” ...
Philippines’ Teodoro issues ‘wake-up call’ for Asean unity to ‘resist coercion’
Analysts say the Philippine defence secretary was referring to Asean’s unity being challenged by China on the security and economic fronts.
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DND chief highlights need for unified ASEAN in addressing threats
Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday stressed the need for a resolute and united Association of Southeast Asian ...
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ASEAN adapts and advances as global politics shift
As superpower tensions rise, ASEAN’s principled pragmatism offers a unique advantage in navigating the future global order.
Philippines’ exemption from US foreign aid freeze reaffirms ‘first-in-line’ status: analysts
Southeast Asian nation will reportedly receive US$5.3 billion from the Donald Trump administration, earmarked for security ...
Heat wave shuts down schools in nearly half Philippine capital
Soaring temperatures shut down schools in nearly half the Philippine capital on Monday, local officials said, as the torrid ...
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Philippines, Vietnam discuss resumption of joint research expedition
The Philippines and Vietnam have discussed the resumption of the two countries’ Joint Oceanographic and Marine Scientific Research Expedition in the South China Sea.
Philippines Has to Be Ready in Case US Aid Dries Up, Envoy Says
The Philippines is optimistic of Washington’s continued military support under President Donald Trump, but the Southeast ...