Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
SINGAPORE – As the second term for Donald Trump in the White House draws closer, Southeast Asia’s future under his leadership is becoming a subject of intense speculation. While Singapore appears to stand to gain from a renewed partnership with … Continue reading Trump’s Comeback: Mixed Expectations for ASEAN
Southeast Asia’s Top Destinations for Christmas Getaways
BANGKOK – As winter weather sets in, bringing cold, wet, and dreary days, it’s the perfect time to consider a sunny beach holiday in Southeast Asia. Whether you’re looking to escape the chill or soak up some festive sunshine, these … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Top Destinations for Christmas Getaways
Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
MANILA/TAIPEI/SEOUL/TOKYO – As super typhoon “Kong-rey” continues its path through East Asia, it has left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, Taiwan, and South Korea, prompting urgent preparations in Japan for the storm’s arrival. In the Philippines, “Kong-rey” unleashed … Continue reading Super Typhoon “Kong-rey” Causes Widespread Devastation
PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has released its Annual Tourism Monitor for 2024, revealing remarkable growth in international visitor arrivals across 47 Asia Pacific destinations. With a staggering 522 million arrivals in 2023, this marks a 94.3% … Continue reading PATA Tourism Monitor 2024: Asia Pacific Tourism Booms
Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts
MANILA – Villagers in northern provinces of the Philippines are being forced to evacuate as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches, compounding the challenges faced by a nation still grappling with the aftermath of a recent storm that claimed at least 182 lives … Continue reading Typhoon Approaches Philippines Amid Recovery Efforts
Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate
MANILA/SEOUL – China has sought to expand its presence in contested areas of the South China Sea for years, brushing aside an international ruling that its claim to most of the waterway has no legal basis. The Philippines and South … Continue reading Philippines and South Korea commit to cooperate
Philippines: Revitalizing the Silver Screen
MANILA – To bolster the Philippine film industry, President Ferdinand Marcos has enacted Executive Order No. 70, a decisive step aimed at enhancing the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) and, by extension, the entire cinematic landscape of the nation. … Continue reading Philippines: Revitalizing the Silver Screen
Typhoon Yagi’s Trail of Devastation in the Philippines
MANILA – In a harrowing display of nature’s fury, Typhoon Yagi has left a path of destruction across the Philippines, claiming 20 lives and etching a narrative of loss and resilience into the heart of the nation. The typhoon, which … Continue reading Typhoon Yagi’s Trail of Devastation in the Philippines
Philippines: Chinese ship rams patrol boat
MANILA – In the early hours of August 31, a serious incident occurred in the South China Sea when the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5205 collided with the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Teresa Magbanua. This incident, which took place near … Continue reading Philippines: Chinese ship rams patrol boat
Breakthrough: Philippines and China Forge Agreement
MANILA – In a significant diplomatic development, the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have established a mutual understanding regarding the resupply of the BRP Sierra Madre stationed at Ayungin Shoal. This agreement, as announced by the Philippine Foreign … Continue reading Breakthrough: Philippines and China Forge Agreement