Saturday, June 20, 2026

Philippines

Timor-Leste PM Xanana Gusmão tours Cebu City’s heritage sites

CEBU CITY — Instead of flying back home after the Leaders’ Summit, Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão stayed on here and spent a day of...

Asean leaders adopt pivotal maritime cooperation agreement at 48th summit

LAPU-LAPU CITY — Southeast Asian leaders adopted a landmark declaration on maritime cooperation as the regional bloc’s 48th summit came to a close Saturday. The Asean...

Filipina-led initiative launches new platform to help more women lead in Southeast Asia

Even as more women across Southeast Asia step into visible roles in business, government, and civil society, many still struggle to break into positions...

Asean leaders focus on food, energy, maritime safety

LAPU-LAPU CITY — Asean leaders adopted a joint statement on Friday, May 8, strengthening regional coordination on energy security, maritime safety, food supply, and crisis...