Reds seize 2 cops in Surigao del Norte – Army

Communist rebels seized two police officers from a village outpost in Placer town, Surigao del Norte Monday afternoon, November 13, the Army said.

DMCI books P3.5-B construction deals

Construction firm D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI) has signed construction contracts worth PHP3.5 billion in the third quarter of 2017, including the rehabilitation of La Mesa Water Treatment Plant 2 in Quezon City operated by Maynilad Water Services Inc.

ASEAN needs US$60B yearly for infrastructure: ADB

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to undertake efforts to establish macroeconomic and political stability to meet an estimated US$60 billion a year to address the region’s infrastructure needs, a senior official of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Monday.
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Trump no comment on Duterte’s war on drugs, but assures him he has a...

United States President Donald Trump made no comment about President Rodrigo Duterte's war against drugs when the two met for a dialogue on Monday,...

Gasoline, diesel, kerosene prices up

Due to movements in the international petroleum market, oil companies on Monday announced a round of fuel pump price increases effective Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Metro Retail Stores Group net income doubles in first 9 months

Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) has reported posting net profit of P550 million or a 100% growth over last year, and sales of P24.4 billion or 2.9% growth for the first nine months of 2017.
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Moon sees community-connected future between S. Korea and ASEAN

South Korean President Moon Jae-In sees a community-connected future between South Korea and Southeast Asian nations as a blueprint for major prosperity for both his country and ASEAN.

LOOK | Dancers, singers set upbeat tone at ASEAN 2017 opening ceremony

Excellent Filipino artistry takes the spotlight at the 31st ASEAN Summit opening ceremony.

WATCH | China vows to be ‘good neighbor’ as ASEAN agrees to negotiate on...

China vowed to be a "good neighbor and good partner" to members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as the regional bloc agreed to begin negotiations on the Code of Conduct on the disputed South China Sea.

Bob Geldof hands back Dublin honor shared with Aung San Suu Kyi

The Irish musician and anti-poverty activist does 'not wish to be associated in any way' with the Myanmar leader.

WATCH, LOOK | Opening of 31st ASEAN Summit puts focus on regional, global security...

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 13, formally opened the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, putting regional and international security on the main agenda.

Toll from quake in Iran, Iraq now at 332, could rise; no Filipino casualties...

At least 332 people were killed in Iran and Iraq when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted the region on Sunday, state media in the two countries said, and rescuers were searching for dozens trapped under rubble in the mountainous area.
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WATCH | Trump, Duterte bond at ASEAN summit; Donald praises Rodrigo as host

(UPDATED - 7:45 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines - President Donald Trump raved about the “incredible Filipino hospitality” and his host President Rodrigo Duterte, on his...

$6 for 38 DAYS WORK | Child exploitation rife in Rohingya camps

Rohingya refugee children from Myanmar are working punishing hours for paltry pay in Bangladesh, with some suffering beatings and sexual assault, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has found.

Trump to ASEAN: US wants partners ‘strong, independent, prosperous’

US President Donald Trump pitched for “friendship and partnership” between the United States and member-nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), affirming that his government seeks its partners to be strong, independent and prosperous.