ASEAN Perspectives

OPINION: Did the ASEAN enable the Myanmar situation?

By Dr. Ma. Angela Leonor Aguinaldo Contributor/columnist   The military officials in Myanmar remain unperturbed.  Despite the local demonstrations against…

Pentagon chief sees Asia ties as deterrent against China

  HONOLULU, United States (AFP) -- US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday he was traveling to Asia to…

PHL consul advises Filipinos in UAE to avail of gov’t’s free vaccines vs COVID-19

Says UAE has already vaccinated almost 60 percent of its population https://youtu.be/y6NPz9rrrto (Eagle News) --  The Philippine consul general in…

US warns China on force at sea, again rejects claims

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Friday warned China against the use of force in disputed…

Singapore rolls out new budget boost for virus-hit businesses

SINGAPORE (AFP) -- Singapore on Tuesday unveiled a fresh multi-billion-dollar package to help pandemic-battered businesses and fund a vaccination drive,…

Suu Kyi hit with second charge as Myanmar junta tightens grip

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with another charge on Tuesday, after…

Military rule will be different this time: Myanmar coup leader

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's army chief on Monday insisted military rule would be different this time, as martial law…

Pres. Duterte says EU move to restrict exports of AstraZeneca vaccines, not good for poor countries

Says EU trying to "hostage" AstraZeneca vaccines produced in European bloc   (Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte noted how…

Anger and confusion in Myanmar as coup sweeps away democratic hopes

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- There was panic-buying of food, military roadblocks in the capital Naypyidaw and a triumphant pro-army…

Myanmar coup: What we know so far

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- The Myanmar military's seizure of power on Monday follows weeks of tensions with civilian leader…

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