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President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Kazan this week to explore ways to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

June 01, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged greater unity among middle powers during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31, describing the Philippines as a convergence point in a fragmented world.

Hinahamon ng pamahalaang Pilipino ang mga kapitbansa sa ASEAN na magkaisa sa malakas na paninindigan sa mga obligasyon sa klima bago ang COP31 sa Turkey ngayong taon. Ipinahayag ito ni Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna sa isang press briefing noong April 27 sa pagbubukas ng ASEAN Climate Week.

April 15, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Hinikayat ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang mga bansa sa Southeast Asia na i-activate at subukan ang kanilang fuel-sharing agreement dahil sa epekto ng Middle East conflict sa mga import-dependent economies. Sinabi ng Department of Energy na posible pang magkaroon ng isa pang rollback sa presyo ng gasolina ngayong linggo, bagaman walang katiyakan dahil sa volatility ng global oil market. Inutusan din ng DOE ang mga fuel firms na mag-ulat ng storage capacities.

Several Southeast Asian countries are introducing or maintaining tourism taxes in 2026 to fund sustainable practices and infrastructure. Thailand will levy a 300-baht entry fee on foreign visitors starting February, while Bali requires a one-time IDR 150,000 payment. Malaysia applies a nightly room tax, and Vietnam has no specific entry fee but ongoing tax discussions.

February 17, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

South Korea has expressed support for the Philippines' hosting of the ASEAN Summit this year and its desire to boost ties with the region. Representatives from both countries discussed strengthening relations and expanding investments. They reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral ties ahead of the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations in March.