ASEAN who’s who: Regional, global leaders converge in Manila for year-end summit

Rappler - Nov 13, 2026

The Philippines wraps up chairmanship of ASEAN with a days-long summit that will see world leaders converge in Manila

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Nov 13, 2026

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — With threats of intense heat looming over next year’s Fiesta Señor, church and city officials are tightening crowd-control and safety measures for the religious celebration. Augustinian friars at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu on Thursday, Nov. 12, outlined plans to manage crowds and prevent heat-related illnesses during the

Cops bust drug suspect in Lanao del Norte; P374,000 in meth, gun seized

Nov 13, 2026

Cops bust drug suspect in Lanao del Norte; P374,000 in meth, gun seized

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — An alleged high-value drug trafficker known as “Boss Dexter” was arrested after yielding P374,000 worth of suspected crystal meth and a loaded handgun during a police sting operation in Tubod town, Lanao del Norte, on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11. The 43-year-old local resident was cornered by operatives of the

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Nov 13, 2026

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TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — More than 10,000 MacBook Neo laptops are being distributed to teachers and other personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas to strengthen digital learning, improve workplace efficiency, and enhance the delivery of basic education services across the region. DepEd Regional Director Salustiano Jimenez said the distribution of

Marcos, Trump to hold bilateral meeting during 2026 ASEAN Summit

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with United States President Donald Trump during the 49th ASEAN Summit, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Friday.

Fewer Japanese subscribe to newspapers. Yet they trust print media more

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Less than half of households in Japan subscribe to a daily newspaper, a level not seen in about 60 years, according to a media tracking report, signalling further evidence of the decline of print as the favoured news medium in the country. While the report shows most Japanese no longer read newspapers, they still trust legacy media more than online media. “It is commonly said that two factors have reduced the number of people subscribing to print newspapers,” said Tetsuo Hatanaka, a professor at...

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ASEAN leaders to arrive in PH starting Nov. 14 for 2026 summit

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