ASEAN IN FOCUS

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS

JAKARTA, April 9, 2024 (AFP) - A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey…

China conducts ‘combat patrols’ as US holds drills with allies in disputed waters

China conducted "combat patrols" Sunday in the South China Sea, its army said, the same day the Philippines, the United…

Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea

MANILA, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air…

Muhammad Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ shorts up for auction

The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's…

Thousands of Philippine schools suspend in-person classes due to heat

By Pam CASTRO MANILA, April 5, 2024 (AFP) - Thousands of schools in the Philippines suspended in-person classes Friday, the…

Philippines warns of tsunami, orders evacuation of coastal areas after 7.4-magnitude quake in Taiwan

MANILA, April 3, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines warned of "high tsunami waves" and called for the evacuation of coastal…

Firefighters douse blaze at exploded Jakarta ammo depot

JAKARTA, March 31, 2024 (AFP) - Firefighters have managed to extinguish a blaze that levelled an ammunition warehouse just outside…

“We will not be cowed into silence,” says President Marcos after China sea clash

President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday the Philippines will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing after confrontations in the South…

ASEAN in Focus – March 28, 2024 – Living in extraordinary times!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPqy1dt5kBI

ASEAN in Focus – March 27, 2024 – Living in extraordinary times!

https://www.youtube.com/live/BNYCqiIgBm8?si=WUy-MuteDvk3R5mB

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