Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro speaks to reporters following a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Retreat in Cebu, Philippines, on Thursday. (AP) […]
Category: Myanmar
Myanmar pledges to lift blacklist on former civil servants after mass defections
Myanmar’s junta promised a removal of blacklist status for ex-civil servants who were involved in a disobedience movement.
Junta leaning party projected to win Myanmar’s third phase election
Myanmar’s third round of national election was held on January 25, following two previous phases.
Pro-junta party leads in Myanmar election amid civil war and conflict exclusions
Myanmar’s military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has extended its lead after the second round of voting in the three-stage general election, official results show on January 16.
Philippines begins ASEAN chairmanship with official visit to Naypyidaw
On January 6, 2026, only five days after the Philippines officially took on the ASEAN chairmanship, Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro made an official visit to Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s capital city.
Myanmar junta resumes second phase of elections amid political tensions
Myanmar’s junta military government resumed the second phase of their election on January 11.
Scam States? How Southeast Asia Became the Global Fraud Hotspot
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Myanmar’s post-coup election moves ahead amid conflict
Myanmar held their first phase of general election on December 28, the first election since the 2021 coup.
Pro-junta party claims victory in Myanmar’s post-coup elections
Myanmar’s first election after the junta seized power in 2021 was held on December 28.
Myanmar Cracks Down on Dissent as Election Looms
Myanmar authorities have detained 201 men and 28 women following allegations of violating the general election law.