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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.

01 de junho de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.

The Philippine government is rallying ASEAN neighbors for a strong united position on climate obligations ahead of COP31 in Turkey later this year. Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna stated this during a press briefing on April 27 at the opening of ASEAN Climate Week.

15 de abril de 2026 Reportado por IA

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Southeast Asian nations to activate and test their fuel-sharing pact, citing vulnerabilities exposed by the Middle East conflict for import-dependent economies. The Department of Energy said another round of fuel rollbacks remains possible next week, though officials cautioned against assuming the downtrend will hold amid global oil market volatility. DOE also ordered fuel firms to report storage capacities to prepare for disruptions.

Vários países do Sudeste Asiático estão a introduzir ou a manter impostos turísticos em 2026 para financiar práticas sustentáveis e infraestruturas. A Tailândia vai impor uma taxa de entrada de 300 baht a visitantes estrangeiros a partir de fevereiro, enquanto Bali exige um pagamento único de IDR 150,000. A Malásia aplica um imposto noturno sobre quartos, e o Vietname não tem taxa de entrada específica, mas há discussões em curso sobre impostos.

17 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.