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The Philippines’ chairing of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the regional organization’s 50th anniversary received a rude shock when Malaysia dissociated itself from a statement on the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, issued by Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano.

President Rodrigo Duterte in some speeches says he is poor, while in others, he says he is rich.

These fake reports trended on social media this week. Don’t believe them.

The thread of disinformation dates back to May.

They say the youth face the greatest risk in the nationwide HIV situation.

The list includes 87 websites, 95 Facebook and 56 Youtube pages.

It comes in two forms: malice in law and malice in fact.

There are more than enough studies that prove child restraints such as car seats save lives.

The Philippine Navy is at fault in the death of two fishermen during a sea chase in the waters of Pangasinan on Sept. 22, a source privy to the investigation of the incident said.

The meeting is a simulation. Yet, it has already taught the participants one important lesson: the idea of consensus, and how difficult it can be to reach, in the trademark decision-making process of ASEAN.

NGO HealthJustice Philippines says the government has yet to fully address tobacco industry interference.

BANGKOK – Laos and Cambodia are often seen as little more than political twins who have chosen to reap economic benefits from China in exchange for their loyalty to the Middle Kingdom – and choosing this alliance over keeping consensus with their ASEAN family.