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MANILA, Philippines — Asean Business Advisory Council Chair Jose Ma. Concepcion III on Saturday urged big businesses to help uplift smaller businesses across Southeast Asia so they too could reap the benefits of the region’s growth. Speaking before hundreds of business executives at the Asean Investment Summit, Concepcion said the region’s prosperity must be practical and
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
MANILA, Philippines — Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) president Donald Lim has called on the government to ramp up efforts to modernize the country’s investment environment, saying efforts to promote the Philippines would be futile if rules are not at par with those in the rest of Southeast Asia. In a statement issued ahead
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.
Southeast Asian foreign ministers begin meetings in Manila on Saturday as the regional bloc seeks a coordinated response to surging energy costs, security tensions, and an approaching El Niño, challenges Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has said demand collective action.
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.
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
Aside from sharing a meaningful message at the 2026 Asean Inclusive Growth Summit, Broadway superstar Lea Salonga also brought her powerful vocals to the event and sang “Tagumpay Nating Lahat.” The acclaimed theater actress belted out the classic song, drawing applause from the attendees on Wednesday, Nov. 11. A video of her performance was shared
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.
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
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for patience amid the disruptions caused by the country’s hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit was “insulting and insensitive,” progressive group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said on Friday. In a statement, Bayan said Marcos had asked Filipinos to bear with temporary inconveniences brought about
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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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Thursday bristled at accusations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was making Filipinos suffer for his supposed “vanity,” as the president hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits. During a briefing, Castro took issue with a statement from Bagong Alyansang Makabayan President
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
Most Filipinos believe that the country’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders’ summit in Manila next week will be beneficial to the Philippines, a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations from Sept. 21 to 27 showed.
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.
As Southeast Asia continues to confront extreme weather, rising sea levels, severe typhoons and the El Niño, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna rallied ASEAN leaders to accelerate low-carbon transitions and secure direct climate finance during the opening of the ASEAN Pavilion at COP31.
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 country's hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit is an opportunity to show other countries that the Philippines is "worth investing" in, ASEAN-BAC Philippines said on Thursday.
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 on Thursday said it is still hopeful that the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea would be signed before the Philippines' Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship ends.
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
United States President Donald Trump is expected to hold talks with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila next week, but he is not due to land half an hour before the formal close of the ASEAN summit.
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
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.
MANILA, Philippines — One became the voice of Kim, the young Vietnamese mother in “Miss Saigon,” who gave everything for her child. The other became the face of Lara Croft, the fearless archaeologist whose adventures took her across the world, including to Southeast Asia. Though Lea Salonga and Angelina Jolie made their marks in very
Angelina Jolie called for greater investment in vulnerable communities, stressing that genuine development must empower people to become self-sufficient rather than remain dependent on humanitarian assistance.
