Philippines Headlines
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:28:00 +0800ASEAN’s ‘talk shop’ reputation meets Filipinos’ price worries in Manila
Southeast Asian leaders meet in Manila on Sunday, November 15, to cap the Philippines' ASEAN year that's been knocked off course by the US-Israeli war with Iran, a conflict that drove up fuel prices globally and made the resulting price squee...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:15:00 +0800ASEAN raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.7%
The ASEAN has raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 4.7% from 4.5%, although rising food and energy prices and tensions in the Middle East continue to threaten the region's outlook.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:44:00 +0800Philippines, Canada conclude free trade deal talks, eye 2027 signing
The Philippines and Canada have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), with both countries eyeing its signing in 2027, Malacañang said Saturday, November 14.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:11:00 +0800PAL monitors US flight situation after nationwide ground stop
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is monitoring its flights to and from the United States after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lifted a nationwide ground stop that disrupted air travel for several hours on Friday.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:39:00 +0800Almost 400 special bus permits granted ahead of ASEAN long-weekend rush
Buses with routes all over Luzon and Western Visayas were granted special permits to ensure sufficient supply during the holiday.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0800LIVE Updates: 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits
The Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit from November 15 to 18, gathering Southeast Asian leaders and global partners to discuss regional and international issues.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800Private sector opens immersion slots for senior high school
More than 61,000 work immersion slots were pledged by the private sector to boost the employability of senior high school (SHS) graduates, according to Education Secretary Sonny Angara.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800Swift passage of national cyber law urged
Amid rising cybersecurity attacks, the Cybersecurity Council of the Philippines (CSCP) yesterday pushed for the swift passage of a national cybersecurity law and urged both the government and private sector to review their security systems to prevent...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800President Marcos to new Navy chief: Boost territorial defense
President Marcos ordered yesterday newly appointed Navy chief Vice Admiral Alan Javier to boost territorial defense and deepen ties with allies.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0800Trump’s late arrival won’t delay Asean closing ceremony
The closing ceremony of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on Nov. 17 will proceed as scheduled despite the late arrival of United States President Donald Trump, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.