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First published 30 October 2026

Philippines rejects China’s claim that Manila obstructed ASEAN defence meeting

The Philippines rejected Beijing’s accusation that Manila obstructed China’s participation in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Cebu. China sent its embassy defence attaché instead of its defence minister.

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First published 29 October 2026

Philippines’ Top Diplomat Leads ASEAN Humanitarian Mission to Myanmar

The Philippines’ foreign secretary is leading an ASEAN humanitarian mission to Myanmar ahead of the bloc’s annual summit, scheduled to take place in Manila in mid-November.

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