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Philippines to review US-led Board of Peace invitation amid budget concerns
US President Donald Trump has invited the Philippines to join his proposed Board of Peace, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said on February 5. Trump had written to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and that Manila is reviewing the invitation, including the level of commitment required.
Philippine parliament dismisses impeachment complaints against President Marcos Jr.
On February 3–4, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Muslim mass organisation leaders including Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah and Majelis Ulama Islam, following public outroar over Indonesia’s accession to the US-backed Board of Peace.
ASEAN Chair Philippines says the bloc does not recognise Myanmar elections result
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) […]
ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in Manila to address rising regional security challenges
Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers gather in Manila, the Philippines, on January 29 to discuss several unresolved regional issues.
Philippines pushes for legally binding South China Sea COC
On January 22, the Philippines Foreign Ministry stated that it seeks to ratify the Code of Conduct (COC) with China on the South China Sea.
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.
Japan and the Philippines strengthen military cooperation
Japan and the Philippines signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement on January 15.
AirAsia Philippines expands into Vietnam as travel demand surges
On January 10, AirAsia Philippines announced the launch of direct flights from Manila to Hanoi and Da Nang starting 20 March, marking its entry into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tourism markets.
2026 ASEAN Chair Philippines pushes regional digital and trade deals
On January 6, as ASEAN chair, the Philippines is advancing an ambitious economic agenda centred on deeper regional integration and digital transformation.