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Data centers are strategic infrastructure

By Rupert Paul Manhit | 2 days ago

The forum coincided with the Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

News Commentary

DOT-7 pushes industry-academe ties

By Ehda M. Dagooc | 2 days ago

Central Visayas is seeking deeper industry-academe ties to strengthen its tourism workforce and capture more spending from international visitors, after Cebu hosted two major ASEAN events this year that raised the...

Freeman Cebu Business

Philippines targets higher sales at China-ASEAN Expo

By Louella Desiderio | 3 days ago

The Philippines is aiming to generate higher sales from its participation at the China-ASEAN Expo this year compared to last year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.

Business

ASEAN ministers sign Manila declaration on disaster management

By Michael Punongbayan | 3 days ago

Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states have signed the Manila Declaration, affirming their collective commitment...

Headlines

PH eyes stronger ASEAN trade, investment, digital links

5 days ago

The Philippines is looking to deepen trade and investment ties with its ASEAN neighbors as it pushes regional cooperation...

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Marcos to ASEAN: Strengthen cooperation on disasters

By Helen Flores | 5 days ago

President Marcos has called on members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to strengthen cooperation on disaster...

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ASEAN ministers to meet on disaster management

By Pia Lee-Brago | 6 days ago

Ministers and heads of disaster management agencies from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will gather in Manila...

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We’re on the right track

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I was in Seoul, South Korea last week to receive an award for my work with MSMEs.

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ASEAN oil stockpile plan gains traction

By Adrian Kenneth Halili | 8 days ago

A regional study on the joint stockpiling of oil within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations could be completed...

Business

Cebu’s play for ASEAN capital

By Fidel O. Abalos | 9 days ago

The Cebu Economic Forum 4.0 last September 8 and 9, 2026 did what good forums rarely do. It stopped selling beaches and started selling predictability. S

Freeman Cebu Business