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Pentagon: China military exercises will 'further destabilize' South China Sea
Washington rejects Beijing's territorial claim to much of the South China Sea, including the Paracels
Duterte joins 36th ASEAN Summit where COVID-19, South China Sea dominate agenda
The Philippine President also calls on countries to refrain from escalating tensions in the South China Sea after Beijing's aggressive moves there even amid the pandemic
Vietnam warns of economic calamity at ASEAN summit
The immediate focus for the 10-member bloc is the crippling cost of the coronavirus, which has ravaged the economies of tourism and export-reliant countries such as Thailand and Vietnam
[ANALYSIS] ASEAN’s homework for rebalancing post-COVID-19 global health
'For ASEAN to enhance its visibility and influence, the region must put additional investments in global health policy and diplomacy'
ASEAN states should follow Indonesia, invoke Hague ruling vs China – Carpio
Retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio says raising the landmark ruling is the 'best and most effective' argument under international law to thwart China's encroachment of Southeast Asian states' waters
DOST-PCHRD scholar is PH's finalist to the ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Maria Ruth Pineda-Cortel of the University of Santo Tomas is chosen as the finalist for the ASEAN-U.S Science Prize for Women 2020 for her project on gestational diabetes
[ANALYSIS] 4 more years for Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy
'While global turbulence might be ahead, Taiwanese people are steadfast and ready to join hands with our Filipino friends in facing these common challenges'
DOH allocates P18 million for clinical trials of Japan flu drug
(UPDATED) Around 80 to 100 patients are expected to undergo the clinical trials for the use of the Japanese anti-flu drug Avigan
Chinese aggression, pandemic likely to delay sea code – analysts
Still, experts agree that pursuing the code of conduct is a worthwhile investment to show that Southeast Asian nations and China can cooperate to solve disputes
West PH Sea turning into a wasteland – analyst
Reclaiming coral reefs, harvesting giant clams, and overfishing – mostly by China – have reduced the contested sea into a 'boneyard,' says Asia maritime expert Gregory Poling
ASEAN should rally behind Hague ruling to counter Chinese intimidation, experts say
Maritime experts say China will have no choice but to adjust if its Southeast Asian neighbors put up a united front in the strategic waterway
Little hope ASEAN can rein in China in sea dispute – analyst
The long-delayed, highly anticipated code of conduct in the coveted waterway will unlikely restrain China’s assertive actions, says US-based Asia maritime expert Greg Poling
PH to receive free supply of Japan flu drug for coronavirus cure trial
(UPDATED) The Department of Health, however, cautions against the use of Avigan on pregnant women as studies have shown it may cause birth defects
[OPINION] Enduring principles for Philippine leaders and the media that cover them
The latest press freedom rankings underscore an all-ASEAN challenge
PH cancels hosting of 10th ASEAN Para Games
The PSC and Philippine Paralympic Committee agree to cancel the 2020 ASEAN Para Games due to the coronavirus pandemic
U.S. calls on ASEAN to close markets selling illegal wildlife
The call comes as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic believed to have originated at a wildlife market in Wuhan, China
Pompeo urges ASEAN to call out Beijing's moves in South China Sea during pandemic
'The U.S. strongly opposes China’s bullying and we hope other nations will hold them to account too,' says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
[OPINION] The ASEAN and the coronavirus
'States must ensure that human security and social justice are at the heart of their response, and that emergency powers are not abused for narrow political gains'
PH ready for trial of Japan flu drug for coronavirus treatment
Japan pushes for clinical trial of anti-flu drug Avigan
PH pushes for stronger cooperation in ASEAN amid coronavirus pandemic
During the region's first videoconference summit between heads of state, President Rodrigo Duterte calls for closer collaboration in strengthening health systems and ensuring food security during the coronavirus crisis
ASEAN leaders meet online to tackle coronavirus
Hanoi chairs an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting on COVID-19, with the country touting its success so far in containing the virus with extensive quarantines and social distancing
PH hosting of ASEAN Para Games delayed to October
The ASEAN Para Games is now slated to be held almost a year after the Philippines' hosting of the 2019 SEA Games
Mono Vampire pulls out of ABL amid suspended season
Tournament-leader Mono Vampire of Thailand surprisingly withdraws from the ABL as the league postpones its games
LIST: Philippine leagues suspended amid coronavirus outbreak
(UPDATED) Local sports leagues and events are put on hold due to the virus pandemic
Alab Pilipinas, Chinese teams ask ABL to suspend league operations
As the number of virus cases worldwide continues to spike, Alab Pilipinas and other teams appeal to the ABL to suspend the regional games
ABL import quarantined due to coronavirus scare
The ABL postpones several games as Singapore reinforcement Jameel McKay was on the same flight with a French national who tested positive for coronavirus
Brownlee finally joins Alab Pilipinas after delayed return
Justin Brownlee is expected to provide stability for Alab Pilipinas, which has dealt with inconsistency throughout the first half of the ABL season
Alab blasts Vietnam amid Brownlee controversy
There’s still no sight of Justin Brownlee but Alab Pilipinas manages to pull off a convincing win this time
Justin Brownlee now missing in action from Alab Pilipinas
After missing his flight last week, Justin Brownlee doesn’t show up again in Alab Pilipinas’ game
Upbeat Chinese FM says virus control efforts 'are working'
Speaking in Laos before talks with peers from the 10 ASEAN countries, Wang Yi says the outbreak is 'controllable and curable' despite the global panic it has seeded
Kuala Lumpur blasts Alab Pilipinas as Brownlee debut delayed
Alab Pilipinas absorbs a one-sided loss to Kuala Lumpur in what was supposed to be Justin Brownlee's comeback game in the ABL
Justin Brownlee returns to Alab Pilipinas
Fresh from another title romp with Barangay Ginebra, Justin Brownlee looks to lend Alab Pilipinas the same winning magic
Alapag rues inconsistency as Alab avoids upset axe
Alab Pilipinas nearly squanders a massive double-digit lead against the ABL-worst Saigon Heat
Alab Pilipinas weathers late Saigon storm to clinch home win
Led by Nick King and Sam Deguara, Alab Pilipinas rediscovers its winning form for its ninth victory in 14 ABL games
Alab suffers 28-point loss to KL Dragons, snaps two-game win streak
Alab Pilipinas snaps a two-game winning streak after a blowout loss to the Kuala Lumpur Dragons
Alab outhustles Singapore in revenge home game
Alab Pilipinas notches its eighth win in 12 games after avenging a 21-point road loss to the Singapore Slingers
Brickman-led Alab stuns Mono with 16-point swerve for OT win
Jason Brickman's prolific showing keys a stunning turnaround as Alab Pilipinas shocks Thailand's Mono Vampire
Alab blows shot at ABL top spot with blowout home loss to Mono
Alab Pilipinas absorbs its fourth loss in 10 games as Mono Vampire remain atop the ABL standings
Gray nets game-winning block as Alab survives late HK rally
Fil-Am guard Jeremiah Gray saves Alab Pilipinas from a late meltdown against Hong Kong Eastern
Duterte rejects Trump's invite to attend special U.S.-ASEAN summit
President Rodrigo Duterte harks back to his rocky relationship with former US president Barack Obama, who criticized Duterte's drug war in a 2016 speech
ASEAN foreign ministers agree to hold summit with Trump
But Southeast Asian leaders will have the final say on whether or not they will attend the meeting scheduled to take place in March 2020
Alab falls to Singapore as Alexander flirts with quad-dub
A lifeless Alab Pilipinas squad absorbs a 21-point mauling against the Singapore Slingers on the road
Gray erupts in spot start as Alab survives OJ Mayo-led Fubon
The win propels Alab Pilipinas to a 5-2 standing for the season heading to a two-game road trip
Macau snaps Alab win streak in ABL thriller
Alab Pilipinas suffers its second loss of the young ABL season
10th ASEAN Para Games rescheduled to March 2020
The ASEAN Para Games will be rescheduled due to funding and logistical constraints
'Stockton-like' Brickman hungry for title with Alapag-led Alab
'That’s what Jason Brickman does. He provides that stability and leadership at the point guard position,' says Alab head coach Jimmy Alapag
Deguara, Alab surge late in Mono revenge game
San Miguel Alab Pilipinas exacts revenge on Mono Vampire after an embarrassing debut game loss a month ago
Monstrous 7-foot-5 Deguara 'proud' to side with Alab in rebuild
Sam Deguara is now wearing his former foes' colors, hoping that his arrival can help Alab Pilipinas turn things around in a rebuilding season
Wyatt steers Alab comeback as Deguara debuts
Alab Pilipinas rallies past Singapore as Khalif Wyatt erupts for 20 points in the final quarter
New China ambassador to Philippines, an ASEAN expert, arrives in Manila
Veteran diplomat Huang Xilian is replacing Zhao Jianhua, who enjoyed close ties with the Duterte administration
