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South China Sea COC negotiations 70 percent complete - DFA

Manila, Nov. 13 -- Negotiations for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea are now 70 percent complete, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday. Foreign Affairs Spokesperson fo... Read More


DFA: ASEAN leaders set to review peace plan, decide on Myanmar situation on summit day

Manila, Nov. 13 -- The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states are set to review the implementation of the core ASEAN peace plan on the Myanmar situation when they ... Read More


Cabinet revamp: PBBM orders reshuffle in BOC, BIR, BCDA, PEZA

Manila, Nov. 13 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered another round of leadership changes in the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Bases Conversion and Development ... Read More


PBBM to hold bilateral meetings with Trump, 4 world leaders

Manila, Nov. 13 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet with United States (US) President Donald Trump and four other world leaders on the sidelines of the 49th Association of Southe... Read More


More areas to experience rain Friday

Manila, Nov. 13 -- More areas are expected to experience rain Friday due to the prevailing easterlies and the northeast monsoon, or amihan, affecting northern Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geoph... Read More


PH opens 'world-class' ASEAN media center ahead of summit

Manila, Nov. 13 -- The Philippines formally opened the International Media Center (IMC) on Friday, providing local and foreign journalists with a world-class, dedicated facility to cover the 49th Asso... Read More


Marcos seeks public patience ahead of ASEAN Summit, cites benefits for PH

Manila, Nov. 12 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the public to remain patient and cooperative as the Philippines hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)... Read More


GSIS earns P123-B in first 9 months of 2026, up 14%

Manila, Nov. 12 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) posted PHP123 billion in net income in the first nine months of 2026, up 14 percent year on year, strengthening its financial position... Read More


DSWD chief assures all vendors affected by ASEAN security measures to receive cash aid

Manila, Nov. 12 -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured affected vendors and food stall owners in the cities of Pasay and Paranaque that they will recei... Read More


ASEAN summit media hub spotlights Filipino experience, PH hosting capacity

Manila, Nov. 12 -- The Philippines on Wednesday highlighted its capacity to host large events as it soft-opened the International Media Center (IMC) for foreign and local media covering the upcoming 4... Read More