Recto urges businesses to turn ASEAN trade deals into investments, jobs

GMA Network - Nov 14, 2026

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged businesses to turn ASEAN partnerships and trade agreements into investments, jobs and growth opportunities, while helping smaller enterprises benefit from closer regional cooperation.

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Nov 14, 2026

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At the Cathedral, President Lula and First Lady Rosāngela Lula Da Silva visit the Del Pilar Chapel and pray before the image of Our Lady Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil

Court process for Quiboloy US extradition gets going

Nov 14, 2026

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The Makati City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has issued an arrest warrant and a hold-departure order (HDO) against televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, the first step taken by a local court in the process of extraditing him to the United States, where he is charged with sexual abuse and trafficking, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on

Savannah Guthrie extends her Today show contract on eye-watering salary... after enduring year from hell following disappearance of her mom Nancy

Nov 14, 2026

Savannah Guthrie extends her Today show contract on eye-watering salary... after enduring year from hell following disappearance of her mom Nancy

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Philippines, Canada wrap up talks for free trade deal

Nov 14, 2026

Philippines, Canada wrap up talks for free trade deal

The Philippines and Canada will work towards the signing of the free trade agreement in 2027

Trump’s ‘late arrival’ won’t affect Asean Summit sked–DFA

Nov 14, 2026

Trump’s ‘late arrival’ won’t affect Asean Summit sked–DFA

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and leaders of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Nov. 17 in Manila will cap the 49th summit of the regional bloc chaired over the past year by the Philippines, an official said on Friday. Assistant Secretary Dominic Xavier Imperial of the Department of Foreign

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Nov 14, 2026

Brazil’s Lula eyes deeper Asean ties thru PH visit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking to expand trade ties with the Philippines as he also counts on Manila to back his country’s bid to forge closer ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and upgrade its status into a full dialogue partner. The 81-year-old leftist leader, who recently made

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed  by PH high on summit agenda

Nov 14, 2026

Asean oil-sharing pact pushed  by PH high on summit agenda

The Philippines is anticipating the signing of an emergency oil-sharing framework, a deal it earlier proposed to help boost or stabilize supply in the region, during its hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. At a press conference on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson for Asean issues Dominic Xavier

Alcantara: P213.75M in kickbacks delivered to Estrada

Nov 14, 2026

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A total of P213.75 million worth of kickbacks was delivered to a hotel in Manila allegedly for Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara testified before the Sandiganbayan Second Division on Friday. Speaking as a witness for the prosecution in the continuation of Estrada’s graft trial, Alcantara

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Nov 14, 2026

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Oil price cuts may extend next week

Nov 14, 2026

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Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Nov 14, 2026

Wescom chief Javier assumes new role as Navy head

Vice Adm. Alan Javier assumed command of the Philippine Navy on Friday with a pledge to strengthen maritime defense amid increasing security challenges in the West Philippine Sea. Javier, who headed the Western Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Wescom) until his new assignment, succeeds newly retired Vice Adm. Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta.

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Nov 14, 2026

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