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[OPINION] In seeking solutions to Rohingya crisis, ASEAN must learn from the past
The displacement of Rohingya is a regional crisis that needs regional solutions. The largest refugee camp in the world sits at the doorstep of ASEAN.
Duterte belittles ASEAN-Australia event: What will they feed us, kangaroo?
President Rodrigo Duterte lashes out against criticism that he was 'lazy' for skipping events at the recent ASEAN Summit in Singapore
Filipino online community: will Imelda go to jail or not? | Midday wRap
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U.S. urges sustained sanctions pressure on North Korea
In remarks at the opening of a meeting with Southeast Asian leaders, Vice President Mike Pence says America's regional 'partnership also includes our pressure campaign regarding' the North
Duterte at ASEAN Summit: 'What's wrong with my nap?'
(UPDATED) The 73-year-old Philippine leader says his power naps were 'not good enough' but would get him through the last ASEAN events
Duterte to China: 'Tell us route to take' in sea row | Evening wRap
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Duterte skipped ASEAN events to take 'power naps' – Malacañang
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will also not attend the gala dinner in order to 'rest,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
Singapore deploys 'robocop' for ASEAN summit 2018
The white, four-wheeled buggy, measuring about 5-feet high, patrolled around the perimeter of a convention center, providing additional security
U.S. VP Mike Pence criticizes Suu Kyi over Myanmar treatment of Rohingya
Pence adds to the pressure on Suu Kyi, who this week has had an Amnesty International honor revoked and faced sharp words from Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad
Duterte skips 4 ASEAN events in Singapore
(UPDATED) Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr shows up in place of President Duterte at the ASEAN-Australia Informal Breakfast Summit, ASEAN-Korea Summit, working lunch, and RCEP Summit
Filipina autism awareness advocate wins first-ever ASEAN Prize
Erlinda Uy Koe's achievement has brought 'tremendous pride and great honor' to the Philippines, says Malacañang
ASEAN trade leaders sign pact to grow e-commerce
The 10 Southeast Asian nations agree to work together to make online shopping and other electronic transactions safer and more efficient
Suu Kyi beckons investors to Myanmar despite troubles
In a side event of the ASEAN summit, Aung San Suu Kyi says Myanmar is 'Southeast Asia's final frontier market... we have land, we have (a) good young working population, we have unexplored resources'
Duterte arrives in Singapore for ASEAN Summit
Southeast Asian leaders are expected to discuss the code of conduct for the South China Sea, a few weeks before Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Manila
Call for open markets as world leaders gather in Singapore
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong calls for Southeast Asian companies to invest more in each others' markets and be more open to foreign competition
IN PHOTOS: Philippine Navy team returns triumphant from sea drills held in China
The Philippine Navy team stands out in the communication drill despite bringing a logistics vessel, 'BRP Dagupan City,' whose technology was inferior to the frigates brought in by the other countries
17 ASEAN schools in top 100 QS Asian university rankings for 2019
Only Singapore has schools in the top 10, while Malaysia has the most number of schools in the top 100
U.S., China back military air rules to avoid mishaps
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreeS to guidelines on managing air encounters at the annual meeting of the 10-member bloc's defense ministers
China, ASEAN to hold maritime drill to ease tensions
The navies of China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations are set to hold their first joint drills, which will take place in the South China Sea
Faster, bigger: Alab Pilipinas raring to start ABL title defense
Two-time reigning local MVP Ray Parks is set to return with the squad along with Defensive Player of the Year and former NBA player Renaldo Balkman
PH on course for top 3 2020 ASEAN Para Games finish
Team Para Philippines is now at 4th place behind Southeast Asian powerhouses Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
Renaldo Balkman returns as Alab boosts ABL title-retention bid
The do-it-all import will be teaming up with fellow Puerto Rican and 7-foot-3 PJ Ramos
Duterte to visit Bali for October 11 meeting with ASEAN leaders
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to have a bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Bali, Indonesia
Other ASEAN citizens live longer than Filipinos
Despite investments in health care, Filipinos’ health is below average in terms of average life expectancy, maternal mortality ratio, mortality rate for children under 5 years old, and tuberculosis
Fil-Am Joshua Munzon eyes PH as next stop
After spending two years in the ABL as a heritage import, the Filipino-American sees himself playing in the country in the future
Sarah Geronimo to perform in music festival in Japan
Sarah will be performing with other artists from around the region
China should be 'Big Uncle' to ASEAN, says Arroyo
'In my humble view, the ideal approach is for China to think of itself as the Big Uncle to many nephews in the family,' says Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
[ANALYSIS] Why is Philippine inflation now the highest in ASEAN?
Inflation expectations matter because they change how people behave. It’s in government’s interest to manage these expectations from time to time.
Deal on China-backed mega free trade pact likely in November – Singapore
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership will become the world's biggest free trade pact if an agreement is reached
ASEAN-Korean Centre announces short film competition
Calling all budding filmmakers!
Ceres loses AFC Cup ASEAN crown to Home United
The Singaporean club exacts revenge on Ceres in the zonal final rematch
Asian countries denounce 'real threat' of global trade war
Some ministers have called for the early conclusion of talks for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, a 16-nation pact poised to become the world's largest free-trade agreement
Pantaleon Alvarez, ASEAN statement on China, Bong Go movie role | Evening wRap
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China wants military drills with ASEAN in disputed sea, excluding U.S.
Beijing's suggestions are part of efforts to expand its influence in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely, and push back at Washington which has backed countries with overlapping claims to the waters
Cayetano invites Iran to join 'Build, Build, Build'
Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano meets with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting in Singapore
ASEAN to hit China reclamation, hail Trump-Kim talks
In a draft statement, ASEAN foreign ministers say land reclamations in the South China Sea 'have eroded trust and confidence' and 'increased tensions'
Ceres-Negros FC settles for draw vs Home United
A frustrated Busmen side needs to bounce back and score away goals in the second leg of the AFC Cup 2018 ASEAN Zonal Final
U.S. to urge pressure against North Korea at Asia talks
A US official says Washington is 'concerned' by North Korean violations of UN-approved sanctions, including illegal shipments of oil by sea
Can a shorthanded Ceres Negros capture the ASEAN Zonal title?
Minus Bienve Marañon – and possibly Stephan Schröck – the PFL champs face a two-legged challenge against Singapore's Home United
PH completes ASEAN Schools Games basketball sweep
The Philippine boys and girls' basketball teams overwhelm their opponents in the regional competition for student-athletes
PH table tennis star Nayre claims ASEAN School Games gold
Jann Mari Nayre wins the boys' singles table tennis tournament in the 10th ASEAN School Games
PH picks up 4 ASEAN Schools Games golds
Four members of the Philippine athletics girls’ team deliver in the opening weekend of the regional competition for student-athletes
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, July 20, 2018
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COA flags anomalies in PCOO procurement for ASEAN events
The PCOO awards ASEAN contracts to suppliers that went beyond the allocated budget and wastes P2.5 million by not awarding contracts to the lowest bidders, says the COA in its audit report
NU Bullpups target ASEAN School gold
Bannered by 3 Batang Gilas members, the Bullpups vie to rule the boys' basketbal tournament
Where Duterte, Mahathir stand on pressing ASEAN issues
One embraces China investments with open arms, the other shows more caution. One sees US President Donald Trump as a 'friend,' the other calls him an 'international bully.'
Duterte expenses up by 500%: Choppers, consultants, intel
(UPDATED) Here's what the Office of the President spent on in 2017
Duterte’s office has P5.8M unliquidated cash advances – COA
Of the amount, P345,000 is considered disallowed but has yet to be refunded
2018 ASEAN-Korea Youth Network workshop to be held in Korea, PH
This year's workshop will be participated by around 70 youth from the 10 ASEAN Member States, Korea, China, and Japan
PH rules blitz chess, but Vietnam reclaims overall ASEAN crown
The Philippines collects 55 gold medals against Vietnam's 70 in the regional age group competition
