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BI nabs ₱200-M estafa suspects, showcases border upgrades in ASEAN meet
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday reported a recent success of its Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) in the August 6 arrest of...
Singapore at 60 pushes for clean energy & biodiversity in Southeast Asia
Singapore marked its 60th National Day on August 6 with a resounding message of partnership, sustainability, and regional cooperation, particularly with the Philippines and...
NZ backs PH with defense pact, sea drills, & new military spend
By Monsi A Serrano As the Philippines marked the ninth anniversary of its landmark 2016 Arbitral Award rejecting China’s sweeping claims in the South China...
PBBM pushes collab over conflict at ASEAN-Gulf Council-China Summit
Amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday joined fellow leaders at the historic ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council...
Lifestyle meets sustainability in cross-border EV ASEAN adventure
The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila revved up the engines of regional sustainability last April 30, 2025, with the ceremonial Flag-Off of the ASEAN...
U.S. imposes reciprocal tariffs on PH; DTI views impact with cautious optimism
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has expressed cautious optimism over the United States’ announcement of reciprocal tariffs affecting imports from the Philippines. Under...
G7 foreign ministers condemn China’s ‘illicit and dangerous actions’ in Taiwan Strait, South China Sea
The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers have expressed growing concern over efforts to restrict freedom of navigation and overflight, particularly “through use of...
DTI imposes provisional safeguard duty on imported cement
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has ordered the imposition of provisional safeguard duties on imported cement, specifically Ordinary Portland Cement and Blended...
Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship to focus on sustainability, says envoy
As 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community, Malaysia’s Ambassador the Philippines Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino said his country’s chairmanship of...
More countries call for stronger cooperation with PH as China’s aggression continues
Amid China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea, more countries are pushing for stronger maritime security partnerships with the Philippines in 2025. Ambassadors from...