February 12, 2026 MANILA – For the third straight year, the Philippines slumped in the global rankings that measure the prevalence of corruption, as the flood control corruption scandal laid bare by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last year is still largely a waiting game for an enraged public demanding accountability. Malacañang on Wednesday assured the … Read more
January 27, 2026 CEBU CITY – Decisions made by ASEAN tourism leaders this week will directly shape visitor experience, destination competitiveness, business resilience, and community livelihoods across Southeast Asia, Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Verna Esmeralda Buensuceso said. She opened the 63rd ASEAN National Tourism Organization (NTO) Meeting in Cebu City on Monday. High-level coordination … Read more
January 16, 2026 MANILA – As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) digital economy races toward a projected value of $1 trillion by 2030—and could possibly double with the Asean Digital Economy Framework Agreement—artificial intelligence’s (AI) transformative potential risks being compromised by a lax cybersecurity approach. Our region has seen a sharp rise in … Read more
May 23, 2025 MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will push for the completion of the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea by next year, or when Manila takes its turn as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and plays host to the regional bloc’s high-level meetings. The President … Read more
March 24, 2025 MANILA – The Philippines has reasserted its sovereignty over North Borneo (Sabah) in a communication to the United Nations secretary general, as it reaffirmed its claim to an extended continental shelf in the West Palawan Region. In a March 19 note verbale to the UN secretary general, the Philippine Permanent Mission to … Read more
March 18, 2025 MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s arrest warrant against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has sparked a firestorm of reactions, with supporters calling it a political attack and critics hailing it as a long-overdue step toward justice. As misinformation spreads across social media, it is essential to separate fact from speculation. … Read more
March 14, 2025 MANILA – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) following his arrest for alleged crimes against humanity, will be held in a facility designed to provide “safe, secure, and humane” conditions for detainees facing charges before the court. Located within a Dutch prison complex … Read more
March 11, 2025 MANILA – Beauty pageants have been associated with “world peace” as a rallying point by promoting camaraderie among nations. But a recent international contest earned the ire of a particular group of people so intense that organizers had to issue an apology while the final competition was still running. Vietnamese fans rose … Read more
February 28, 2025 MANILA – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday warned the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) against remaining silent in the face of violations as he rallied his counterparts to unite in addressing security challenges, such as the issue in the South China Sea. Speaking at the Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting … Read more
Archyde Philippines and Palau Strengthen Ties with New agreements Table of Contents 1. Philippines and Palau Strengthen Ties with New agreements 2. Key Agreements Signed 3. Statements from the Leaders 4. Palau’s Perspective 5. Looking Ahead 6. What are the key benefits Palau hopes to gain from the Philippines’ expertise in agriculture and infrastructure? 7. … Read more