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No South China Sea code under PH’s ASEAN chairship

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By VINCENT GALAURA

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Nov 15, 2026

The Philippines will end its 2026 chairship of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations without a binding Code of Conduct for the South China Sea, despite the “substantial completion” of negotiations and provisional agreement on about 80% of the draft’s provisions, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said Sunday.

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Marcos calls for stronger ASEAN unity as regional crises deepen

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By John Raniel B. Docot

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Nov 15, 2026

Opening the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Marcos said the 11-member bloc must draw strength from its shared purpose despite differences among its member states.

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Castro: AI must not erode Filipino hospitality

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By John Raniel B. Docot

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Nov 15, 2026

The Marcos administration remains committed to keeping technological progress human-centered and rooted in values that make Filipinos distinct as it pushes digital transformation through AI.

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2026 ASEAN Prize awardee goes to Myanmar geologist Hla Hla Aung

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By John Raniel B. Docot

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Nov 15, 2026

The ASEAN Prize is the region's top recognition for exemplary achievements and contributions by individuals or organizations to ASEAN community-building, regional integration, and people-to-people connectivity.

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Newly inked ASEAN agreement promises ‘more seamless, secure, interconnected’ digital market

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By Valerie Nuval

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Nov 15, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. handed over the signed Digital Economy Framework Agreement, the first of its kind in the world, to ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn of Cambodia during the opening ceremony of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits held in Manila on Nov. 15.

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FACT CHECK Online Posts

FACT CHECK: PBBM’s weekly bathing advice FALSE

The viral statement attributed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urges Filipinos to bathe only once a week and share one bucket of water among 10 people as a solution to the anticipated Super El Niño is fabricated.

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#ASEAN2026 Summit opens with grand display of culture, message of solidarity amid adversities

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stressed the importance of nations working together to address global issues at the opening ceremony of the 49th ASEAN Summit held at PICC on Nov. 15.

Commentary

Beyond the shoes: What Pia Cayetano’s outburst reveals about privilege

COMMENTARY:Beyond the shoes lies a question of what we owe all children: not merely occasional kindness from the privileged, but opportunities that do not depend on privilege in the first place.