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“There are now very strong moves for members of ASEAN to get out of so called ASEAN way" - FVR

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

Three public buses and one shuttle bus have fallen off the Metro Manila Skyway since 2011.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, he made at least three false claims in a span of 12 minutes.

ASEAN is missing out on achieving real economic integration if it does not recognize and allow more labor mobility ­– including for unskilled ones that make up the most of its migrants.

Depression is not just a creation of the mind -- it is a common and treatable illness.

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.

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Duterte wants a compromise deal with the Marcoses. But if history were any indication, getting a deal is not going to be easy.

Removal of the GSP+ will impact the Philippine economy negatively.

By sheer will and determination, young classical musicians still find a way to survive a pop-dominated musical milieu.

Some of the PWDs would rather stay with relatives or generous neighbors due to inaccessible shelters

For a disaster resilience model, Marikina City falls behind the ideal in preparing people with disabilities (PWDs) for disasters.

There was no “big victory” in Geneva, and no UN “recognition” of the Philippine human rights record under Duterte.

If he were not president, Duterte could be penalized for these crimes.

Persons with disability make good assets in the workplace, contrary to a deeply-rooted stigma that they are liabilities.

They said they came to collect the P10,000 they were promised every month for the next four years as claimants to their share of the Marcos wealth. The proof of their claim: a pamphlet purchased for P30, extolling Marcos for his ‘immortal legacy.’

They believe Manila should instead stick to the letter and spirit of the Arbitral Court award last year.

A new list of victims eligible for compensation from the state is now available.