Day: October 28, 2025

Kuala lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday formally accepted the Philippines’ role as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2026. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim turned over the ASEAN chairship gavel to Marcos during the closing ceremony of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center in Kuala Lumpur. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized that the Philippines will advocate for inclusive initiatives to enhance the region’s security, economy, and people amid an evolving regional landscape. “ASEAN is our ship, and 2026 will be the year when we

Cebu: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 7 has released more than PHP148 million in Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance to over 26,000 families impacted by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Northern Cebu. The ECT program provides flexible support for immediate relief and early recovery needs of disaster-affected families, enabling them to purchase essential supplies not covered by the relief goods distributed by the agency. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD Disaster Response Management Group stated in a recent announcement that the latest cash distribution took place in the municipality

Iloilo city: Health researchers from Western Visayas gathered in this city for a three-day conference to promote artificial intelligence (AI) in health research and development to address current gaps in the industry. In his message during the opening ceremonies on Tuesday, Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum emphasized that while AI is reshaping health systems in the modern age, it’s ‘more than just adopting the tools’ here in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Solidum highlighted a deeper mission: ensuring that innovation reaches every barangay, island, and Filipino family, regardless of their remoteness or size. “Ours is

Bais city: Multi-sectoral efforts are underway to prevent the further spread of wastewater from a breached lagoon of the United Robina Corp. (URC) Bais Distillery in Bais City, Negros Oriental, into the waters of the protected Ta±on Strait. In a statement on Tuesday, the URC Bais Distillery said it is currently taking containment measures after the lagoon wall was cracked by recent earthquakes and further weakened by continuous heavy rains over the past days. According to Philippines News Agency, a portion of the URC Bais Distillery’s 20-hectare tailing pond collapsed over the weekend, causing wastewater spillage that resulted in the

Kuala lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism about enhanced cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia in economic, maritime, and climate initiatives, as the Philippines prepares for its 2026 chairship. Marcos spoke at the 5th ASEAN-Australia Summit, emphasizing the enduring foundation of friendship and cooperation that unites the region. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos acknowledged Australia’s role as ASEAN’s first dialogue partner, which has been crucial in building a community centered on peace, stability, and prosperity for over five decades. He expressed confidence in continuing to shape a future of lasting peace