This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Recent developments on ASEAN
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, and Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III were appointed as caretaker officials during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Cambodia.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Cambodia for a three-day state visit to strengthen bilateral relations and boost economic cooperation.
Investment pledges from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have reached PHP251.98 billion since 2020.
Philippine manufacturing activity expanded in August but at its slowest pace in two months, with the S&P Global Philippines Manufacturing PMI at 50.8, down from 50.9 in July.
Starting November 14, AirAsia will offer flights from Manila to Istanbul, Turkey, with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operating four times weekly.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced his intention to showcase the Philippines authentically during its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026.
The Philippines will prioritize the finalization of a binding code of conduct for the South China Sea during its ASEAN chairmanship in 2026.
Ayala Corporation has been recognized for its world-class corporate governance practices at the 2025 ASEAN Corporate Governance Conference and Awards (ASEAN CGCA 2025) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with US President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. for discussions on tariffs and defense.
A recent IBM study reveals that while a majority of Philippine CEOs acknowledge the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) and are actively adopting its solutions, a significant portion have yet to experience the anticipated returns on their AI investments.