Asia Future Summit 2026: Regional leaders to discuss Asia’s role in a changing global order

The Business Times - Nov 11, 2026

The full-day event on Nov 27 will feature speakers such as DPM Gan Kim Yong and OCBC group CEO Tan Teck Long

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MANILA, Philippines — The number of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in the country increased by 17 percent, according to the latest Ulat ng Ahensya report of the Department of Health. From Oct. 4 to Oct. 17, the DOH recorded 15,122 ILI cases, up from the 12,929 cases reported between Sept. 20 and Oct. 3. Despite

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team called off the planned presentation of 15 bank officials on Day 42 of the impeachment trial, with spokesperson Michael Poa saying only lawyer Paul Roderick Ysmael, senior vice president of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, would be presented on Thursday. The defense had earlier signaled

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MANILA, Philippines — Pop girl group BINI member Mikha Lim has apologized for using her cellphone while driving, calling her actions “careless and irresponsible” and vowing to be more mindful on the road. Lim posted the apology on her social media account on Wednesday evening, addressing the incident captured in a viral video. “There is

Manila gov’t implements truck ban along Roxas Blvd for Asean Summit 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy and oil companies should fully implement a fuel price rollback of up to double digits per liter, something that a solon described Wednesday as “rare and significant”. 1-Rider Party-list Representative Rodge Gutierrez made this call following reports of incomplete compliance at some stations. “Good news for motorists comes

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