Day: October 26, 2025

Kuala lumpur: The Philippines would bring tangible benefits to the region through practical, inclusive, and measurable initiatives when it hosts the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. asserted the Philippines’ readiness during the plenary session of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings here on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos reaffirmed Manila’s commitment to sustain the gains achieved by the bloc and push for ASEAN 2045, which aims to build a resilient, inclusive, and dynamic regional community, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a press briefing. ‘Sa kanyang

Manila: Nine swimming records were shattered on the opening day of the 2025 Batang Pinoy National Championships at Antonio Acharon Sports Complex here Sunday. Local bet Christian Isaiah Lagnason broke two records previously held by Pasig’s Arvin Naeem Taguinota II, setting new benchmarks in the boys’ 12-13 200-meter individual medley (IM) and 100-meter freestyle events. According to Philippines News Agency, Lagnason reset the 200m IM mark by nearly three seconds, clocking 2 minutes and 19.63 seconds and erasing the previous standard of 2:22.02, while posting 57.26 seconds in the 100m freestyle — almost a full second faster than the old

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday said the admission of Timor-Leste as a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) demonstrates the bloc’s strengthened commitment to regional unity and cooperation. ‘Today marks a historic milestone for Southeast Asia as we officially welcome Timor-Leste into the ASEAN family. Its admission reflects our region’s collective commitment to unity, cooperation, and shared prosperity,’ Marcos said in his message. ‘As we open the 47th ASEAN Summit, the Philippines stands ready to work with all member states to build a more inclusive, secure and sustainable future for our people.’ According

Bangkok: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday championed adherence to international law at sea before several world leaders here. In his plenary intervention at the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, Marcos underscored the importance of ASEAN Centrality in strengthening peace, stability, and collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stressed the need for mutual benefit and expanded dialogue within the bloc, while reaffirming the Philippines’ steadfast commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity

Manila: Miguel Tabuena completed his strong showing by lifting the International Series (IS) Philippines trophy before his family and an ecstatic hometown crowd at Sta. Elena Golf and Country Club here. The 31-year-old Filipino fired a seven-under par 65 for a 24-under 264 total, beating Japanese competitors Kazuki Higa and Yosuke Asaji, who tied at 21-under. According to Philippines News Agency, Tabuena, now ranked third in the Asian Tour, won USD360,000 (about PHP21 million). Thailand’s Sarit Suwannarut and China’s Sampson Zheng, who co-led with Tabuena entering the final round, both submitted 69s to place joint third at 268. “It was