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A meeting between US President Donald Trump and leaders of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Nov. 17 in Manila will cap the 49th summit of the regional bloc chaired over the past year by the Philippines, an official said on Friday. Assistant Secretary Dominic Xavier Imperial of the Department of Foreign
Leaders and representatives of the 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and their allies, are gathering in Manila for the bloc's biggest event of the year
The National Capital Region Police Office on Saturday said it is all set for the upcoming 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits to be held in Manila.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hang Choun Naron arrived in Manila on Saturday morning to attend the 49th ASEAN Summit.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday warned the public against fake advisories and misleading information circulating online about the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. The PNP advised the public to only rely on official government channels and to refrain from spreading unverified summit-related announcements. “Please do not circulate
As more travelers head to airports ahead of the long weekend, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said that passengers whose flights were rescheduled or canceled due to the ASEAN Summit are entitled to a full refund, free rebooking, or conversion to a travel fund.
MANILA, Philippines—Motorists can expect slower traffic in parts of Makati City’s central business district from Nov. 14 to Nov. 18. This situation will prevail as police checkpoints, stop-and-go schemes and road rerouting will be implemented during the Asean Summit. The Makati City government announced that portions of major roads will be designated for Asean delegates,
As the Philippines wraps up its chairmanship of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, several key measures are expected to be finalized to address challenges facing member states.
MANILA, Philippines — A group advocating for people in street dwelling situations (PSDS) on Friday criticized the government’s clearing and beautification operations ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit on Nov. 15 to 17. According to Kaagapay ng mga Sandigan ng Masang Nasa Kalsada (Kasama Ka) Executive Director Gil Espenido, the
The Philippine Navy will deploy majority of its vessels under the Naval Defense Command (NDC) to ensure maritime security during the upcoming ASEAN Summit, its spokesperson said Friday.
The visit is expected to further strengthen ties between the Philippines and Brazil, including cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in the Philippines on Friday for a state visit and to participate in the 49th ASEAN and Related Summits.
The Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 15 to 18, gathering Southeast Asian leaders and global partners to discuss regional and international issues.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will hold bilateral meetings with the United Nations Secretary-General and the leaders of several countries, including US President Donald Trump, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Dominic Xavier "Dax" Imperial said Marcos will have bilateral meetings with Trump and the leaders o
This marks the first state visit of a Brazilian president to the Philippines
The International Media Center (IMC) has officially opened on Friday, welcoming local and international media personnel who will cover the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
The Philippines expects negotiations on the proposed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea to continue during the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.
United States President Donald Trump's late arrival to the 49th ASEAN summit next week will not push back its closing, its spokesperson said Friday, November 13, with a "special" ASEAN–US meeting still set to cap the final day of the three-day gathering.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with United States President Donald Trump during the 49th ASEAN Summit, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.
Malacañang on Friday said the government wants to avoid a repeat of the criticism it faced over the Philippines' preparations for the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games as it hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit.
MABALACAT CITY — The Central Luzon police have prohibited drones from flying over the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit from Nov15 to 18. The ban covers recreational, commercial, and other unauthorized drone flights during the summit period, said Brigadier
As monstrous traffic jams hit Metro Manila and flights were slated for cancellation or rescheduling, President Marcos yesterday called for cooperation and appealed for patience for the inconveniences caused by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit.
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday said vendors whose stalls will have to be temporarily closed as part of security measures being implemented for the Asean Summit next week will each get P10,000 in financial aid and family food packs. In a statement, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured that
MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was adjourned on Thursday and is set to resume on Nov. 19, after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. “Trial is adjourned until November 19, 2026, that’s a Thursday at 10 o’clock in the morning,” presiding officer Francis Escudero said. Lead defense
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up security operations nationwide ahead of an expected influx of travelers during the extended holiday break, which coincides with the country’s hosting of the 49th Asean Summit. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. instructed all police regional offices to increase police visibility in anticipation
The government is prepared to audit its spending for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, Malacañang said amid questions raised online about the expenses.
Malacañang defended the P22.9-billion budget for the 2026 ASEAN Summit, saying critics should focus on what the government has achieved rather than what it has spent.
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Thursday that electric Love bus operations would be suspended from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related meetings. READ: MMDA gearing up for Asean Summit, deploying over 2,600 personnel Malacañang earlier declared the dates
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will place its units in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon under full alert status starting Friday in preparation for the country's hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday appealed for the public's patience amid disruptions caused by the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
(Updated) What commuters and travelers need to know for ASEAN Summit
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its security and public safety operations nationwide in light of the expected influx of travelers during the long weekend in Metro Manila amid the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
MANILA, Philippines — A truck ban will be implemented along Roxas Boulevard from Nov. 12 until Nov. 20 amid the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) Summit 2026, the Manila government said Wednesday. According to the Manila Public Information Office, the truck ban along Roxas Boulevard will begin at 12 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended to Nov. 19 the deadline for filing tax returns and paying taxes originally due on Nov. 16 to 18, for taxpayers under the covered revenue district offices (RDOs) and large taxpayer divisions in the National Capital Region (NCR). The advisory, signed by BIR Commissioner
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) will deploy 716 personnel to provide escorts for visiting leaders and other delegates during the 49th Asean Summit and related gatherings. The agency announced its preparations during a joint press conference with the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday.
MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy 2,637 personnel from Nov. 13 to 18 to help manage traffic during the 49th Asean Summit and related gatherings. The agency announced its preparations during a joint press conference with the Department of Transportation and Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group on Wednesday. Atty. Victor Nuñez, director
MANILA, Philippines—No general road closures will be implemented during the 49th Asean Summit, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Wednesday. This covers the period of Nov. 15 (Sunday) to Nov. 18 (Wednesday). Motorists, however, may experience temporary traffic restrictions when convoys of visiting leaders pass through major roads. Atty. Victor Nuñez, director of
The vendors whose livelihoods have been disrupted are receiving cash aid and family food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development
Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Wednesday assured customers of sufficient power supply to meet the anticipated demand during the 49th ASEAN Summit in Manila, as it braces for a potentially stronger El Niño that could drive up electricity consumption and rates.
