Day: October 29, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed his commitment to fostering inclusivity and sustainability as the Philippines prepares to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026. In a video message following his return to Manila, Marcos emphasized the importance of creating a ‘future-proof’ ASEAN, highlighting the theme ‘Navigate our Future, Together’ for the upcoming summit. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos assured the nation’s readiness to host the ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, aiming to build upon Malaysia’s current focus on inclusivity and sustainability. He noted that discussions during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the Philippines’ bilateral relations with foreign partners such as the United States and the United Nations. Marcos said he seized the opportunity to raise the Philippines’ intent to expand areas of cooperation with its partner countries during his participation in and on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to Philippines News Agency, in his arrival statement, Marcos noted that he met with his counterparts from the U.S., Japan, India, China, South Korea,

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a reminder to travelers to refrain from making bomb jokes, as all personnel have been placed on heightened alert across airports nationwide during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio emphasized the seriousness of the issue during an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon. Apolonio cautioned, “Huwag kayong gagawa ng bomb joke sa loob ng terminal o sa loob ng eroplano dahil maraming mapiperhuwisyong pasahero,” highlighting the inconvenience caused to passengers. Under Presidential Decree 1727, making bomb jokes

Manila: Sen. Francis Escudero has introduced a legislative measure designed to institutionalize a system aimed at standardizing the budgeting process for infrastructure projects, with the goal of curbing overpricing. The proposed Senate Bill No. 1467, titled ‘An Act Institutionalizing a Detailed Unit Price Analysis System (DUPA) in the Determination of Appropriations for Any and All Infrastructure Projects in the National Expenditure Program and the General Appropriations Act,’ requires that all infrastructure appropriations align with actual market costs and are backed by comprehensive technical documentation. According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero emphasized the necessity of this reform in light of President

Kuala lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ resolve to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) ‘firmly but calmly,’ amid renewed tensions with China over disputed waters. ‘I reaffirmed that the Philippines will continue to remain firm, calm, and resolute in defending our sovereignty, our sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea in accordance with, of course, international law,’ Marcos said in his arrival statement early Wednesday after attending the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos also emphasized strengthening ties with ‘like-minded nations’ to advance regional stability

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. approved the Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS), a national plan designed to strengthen Philippine industries, expand local production, and boost the global competitiveness of Filipino goods and services. Through Memorandum Circular No. 104, Marcos directed national government agencies, government-owned or -controlled corporations, and local government units to support the implementation of the TPS. According to Philippines News Agency, the strategy was developed by the Tatak Pinoy Council, led by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in consultation with the private sector, research institutions, and other key stakeholders. The circular builds on Republic Act No.