Tag: economic integration
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Philippines Takes ASEAN Chair: Turnover at 47th Summit
Philippines Assumes ASEAN Chairmanship at 47th Summit The Philippines officially takes the helm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as it assumes the chair for 2026, following the closing sessions of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will receive the baton from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who…
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Luzon-Visayas Undersea Tunnel Pushes Forward in House
A bold push for a fixed link between Luzon and the Visayas A group of lawmakers led by House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan filed a measure for a permanent land connection between Luzon and the Visayas. House Bill (HB) No. 4589 envisions a 28-kilometer crossing across the San Bernardino Strait,…