Myanmar
Diplomat Publishes September 2025 Conflict Update
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The Diplomat released its September 2025 update on conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region, detailing August developments such as Myanmar's naval operations and deadly protests in Indonesia. The report offers analysis of ongoing security issues.
222 Filipinos in Myanmar seek repatriation after scam raid
Following a military raid on a major scam center in Myanmar, 222 Filipinos trapped in cybercrime operations have requested help from the Philippine government to return home. The Department of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with local authorities to facilitate their safe repatriation. As of October 24, many have fled to Thailand or reached the Philippine embassy in Yangon.
Philippines assumes ASEAN chairmanship amid three key challenges
At the close of the 2025 ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially accepted the bloc's chairmanship for 2026 from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This handover places significant responsibilities on the Philippines, including advancing South China Sea code of conduct negotiations, addressing the Myanmar crisis, and navigating US-China trade tensions. Upon returning home, Marcos reaffirmed the country's firm stance on the West Philippine Sea.