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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
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking to expand trade ties with the Philippines as he also counts on Manila to back his country’s bid to forge closer ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and upgrade its status into a full dialogue partner. The 81-year-old leftist leader, who recently made
The Philippines is anticipating the signing of an emergency oil-sharing framework, a deal it earlier proposed to help boost or stabilize supply in the region, during its hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. At a press conference on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson for Asean issues Dominic Xavier
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
Buses with routes all over Luzon and Western Visayas were granted special permits to ensure sufficient supply during the holiday.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday said jeepney drivers, whose routes were affected by security measures implemented for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Pasay City, were also given cash aid by the government.
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 – Labor groups are calling on the government to protect workers from lost income during the three-day Asean Summit break, opposing the no-work, no-pay policy for employees affected by work suspensions on Nov. 16 to Nov. 18. Under Labor Advisory No. 16, Series of 2026, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) said
MANILA, Philippines – Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has asked the public for “a little patience” as authorities prepare for the 49th Asean Summit and make traffic and transportation adjustments for the event. Dizon said the Philippines’ hosting of the regional gathering was a significant opportunity for the country. READ: No general road closures during Asean
The closing ceremony of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Nov. 17 will proceed as scheduled despite the late arrival of United States President Donald Trump, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
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.
This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Asean 2026: PH hosts 48th summit and related meetings. For real-time updates, follow our live coverage of the regional event. The Philippines hosts the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits as it wraps up its 2026 chairship, bringing Southeast Asian leaders and global partners together to
With the long weekend approaching, tickets at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) are becoming harder to get as around 100,000 travelers flock to the station, with the number set to further increase.
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
MANILA, Philippines—The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued 372 special permits to passenger buses to accommodate the expected increase in travelers during the five-day Asean holiday break. The board said on Friday that the additional buses would help meet passenger demand as workers and students take advantage of the break to travel
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.
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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.
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.
Southeast Asian leaders are expected to agree on new measures to deal with the energy crunch from the Middle East conflict when they meet in Manila next week, the spokesperson of the Philippines' ASEAN chairship said Friday, November 13.
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.
The program of activities of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit will proceed as scheduled even though US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive minutes before the international conference concludes.
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.
The Philippines wraps up chairmanship of ASEAN with a days-long summit that will see world leaders converge in Manila
ASEAN leaders to arrive in PH starting Nov. 14 for 2026 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
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
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has apologized to vendors affected by security measures implemented for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Pasay City, with the agency giving aid to at least 1,462 affected vendors on Thursday.
Preparations for the ASEAN Summit continued to cause traffic on Thursday, with a few senators getting caught in the congestion.
The MMDA expects traffic to start this weekend before the summit as people affected by the 5-day break starting Saturday may want to travel to their home province
(Updated) What commuters and travelers need to know for ASEAN Summit
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 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
The Philippines will welcome heads of state and government to Manila for the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Summits from Nov. 15 to 17 as the 10-member bloc faces many challenges in the global environment.
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
US President Donald Trump is set to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on November 17, joining several other world leaders in Pasay City, Philippines, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday.
