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Philippines Eyes Code Of Conduct Signing Under 2026 ASEAN Chair
MANILA, Oct 24 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Philippines is hopeful that the long-awaited Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea will be finalised and ready for signing under its 2026 ASEAN chairmanship, the Philippines News Agency (PNA) reported....
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Filipino Scribe Shot Dead, PEC Demands Justice
Noel Bellen Samar. Geneva, 23 October 2025: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, condemns the killing of Filipino scribe Noel Bellen Samar and demands justice for the bereaved family and media fraternity of the...
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General : Anwar Commends 50 Years Of Cordial ASEAN-New Zealand Partnership
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded the enduring partnership between ASEAN and New Zealand, describing it as one founded on stability, trust and mutual respect, and which has successfully stood the...
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Sweden grants $1.3 million for Philippines railway study
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star October 26, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Sweden is providing $1.3 million in grant funding to support the feasibility study of the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway, the flagship project of...
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The Independence circus
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I have listened to the different members of the Independence Task Force of the Commission on Decolonization (COD), and they remind me of “Rebels without a clue.” I say this because none of the presentations have offered any practical visions on...
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BingoPlus brings world-class golf, showcases Filipino flair
When the spotlight hit the stage at Pasay’s welcome gala, it wasn’t just about golf—it was about Filipino pride, passion, and hospitality taking center stage. BingoPlus, the country’s leading digital entertainment platform, rolled out the red...
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PM works with Vietnamese ambassadors to ASEAN countries
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a working session on October 28 with Vietnamese ambassadors to ASEAN and regional countries sharing maritime borders with Vietnam, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the...
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Muntinlupa rises as model of people-first governance
In an era of cynicism toward government, Muntinlupa City is proving that good governance is still good politics. Mayor Ruffy Biazon champions social justice through strong health and education spending — proving that clean, compassionate, and...
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Marcos meets with Vietnam, UN leaders over economy, security issues
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the sidelines...
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Asia FX mixed; stocks await details on Fed, Trump’s Asia tour
Most Asian equities paused after a record-breaking rally on Tuesday and currencies were mixed, as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and awaited details from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tour of Asia. South Korea’s...
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Beijing says US army drills cause maritime security issues
(MENAFN) Beijing has cautioned that frequent military exercises in the South China Sea are heightening maritime security risks, following two separate U.S. Navy aircraft crashes in the region on Sunday. “The US is flexing its muscles by sending...
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International Series Philippines Presented By BingoPlus
Golf fans and fun seekers alike are in for a treat at the #InternationalSeriesPhilippines presented by BingoPlus, with a lively Fan Village experience lined up on the sidelines of the stunning Sta. Elena Golf Club from 23-26 October. Don’t miss...
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Sta. Elena draws record crowd for International Series as golf fever sweeps the Philippines
By Randy Caluag via Let’s Golf Pare Images from Let’s Golf Pare - Advertisement - STA. ELENA, Laguna — The fairways of Sta. Elena Golf Club have never been this alive. A record-breaking crowd packed the course for the opening days of the...
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Philippine President To Attend ASEAN Summit In KL, Accept 2026 Chairship
MANILA, Oct 24 (Bernama-PNA) -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will take part in the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 26 to 28, when Malaysia formally hands over the ASEAN...
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Philippines’ South Palms resort adopts Shiji Infrasys Cloud POS
South Palms Resort & Spa Panglao in the Philippines has implemented Shiji’s Infrasys Cloud POS system to manage its hospitality operations. A member of Accor’s MGallery Collection, the five-star hotel has more than 188 rooms and villas and is...
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Dustin Johnson brings star power to Philippines
‘Great for growth of the game’ When Dustin Johnson steps onto a golf course, eyes follow. The former world No. 1 and two-time Major champion has long been one of golf’s biggest names — and now, his arrival in the Philippines for the International...
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Malaysia’s Anwar calls for China-US dialogue over coercion
Premier Li Qiang with Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as he arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre to attend the 47th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the East Asia summit yesterday...
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Tabuena, Zheng close in as Sarit’s lead shrinks at International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus
Local hero Miguel Tabuena ignited home hopes and set up a thrilling final-round showdown at the US$2 million International Series Philippines presented by BingoPlus, firing a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 on Saturday at Sta. Elena Golf Club....
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Embracing Innovation: PCSO Ensures a Strong Future for the Philippine Lottery
By Melquiades A. Robles, General Manager, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office The current global realities and swift technological innovations present the Philippine Charity Sweepstake Office (PCSO) with a unique opportunity to define our future...
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Philippine building materials costs expected to remain stable
News / Building Bulletin 24 October 2025 Building materials costs in the Philippines are forecast to remain stable due to government demand and slowing inflation, according to construction company executives. However, geopolitical uncertainties...
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