The gathering held by the HCM City Union of Friendship Organisations on June 16 (Photo: VNA)

HCM City gathering marks Vietnam-Philippine strategic partnership

Assoc. Prof. Phan Thi Hong Xuan, Chairwoman of the Ho Chi Minh City’s Vietnam–Southeast Asia Friendship Association described the event as a reflection of the enduring solidarity between the two nations and a shared commitment to a future of deeper, long-term cooperation within the ASEAN community.

PM Lawrence Wong (centre) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (far left) reviewing an honour guard at Malacanang Palace in Manila on June 4. (Photo: MDDI)

Singapore, Philippines expand cooperation in prioritised areas

On renewable energy, Singapore and the Philippines agreed to deepen both bilateral and regional cooperation, and to accelerate efforts towards realising the ASEAN power grid, a plan to connect the electricity networks of the group’s 10 member countries to enable cross-border power trading by 2045.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: VNA)

PM meets with Philippine President on ASEAN Summit sidelines

Vietnam and the Philippines should give high priority to exchanges of high-level and all-level delegations; facilitate bilateral trade with the goal of raising two-way trade to 10 billion USD at an early date; and strengthen cooperation in ensuring food security and combating climate change.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo: PPA)

Philippine President revamps cabinet

President Marcos on March 22 called on all cabinet members to submit their resignations, paving the way for a "major government reset" aimed at better meeting public expectations following disappointing results in the recent midterm elections.

Senior citizens in Paltok Elementary School in Quezon City cast their votes, with the help of their relatives on May 12. (Photo: tribune.net.ph)

Philippines holds midterm elections

About 163,000 police officers have been deployed nationwide to ensure security at polling stations, in coordination with the military, fire brigades and other support units. In addition, the government has extended the early voting period for the elderly and people with disabilities, starting at 5 am on May 12.

Philippines aims to become 2-trillion-USD economy by 2050

Philippines aims to become 2-trillion-USD economy by 2050

The Philippines’ economic transformation will be driven by initiatives that promote new growth drivers while strengthening existing sectors, with private sector involvement playing a key role, particularly in infrastructure and investments that will deliver lasting impact and shared prosperity.