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Zimbabwe awaits new president

Zimbabwe's state-run broadcaster says Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as the country's new president on Friday, taking over following the resignation of longtime leader Robert Mugabe. The announcement Wednesday came as...

President Duterte trumpets vigorous momentum of PH-China relations

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is keen on discussing how to further advance bilateral relations with China as he noted the tangible benefits reaped through practical cooperation. The President made these remarks on...

PH eyed as investment hub for Americans

MANILA -- The Philippines and the United States have committed to strengthen dialogues for innovation and sharing of best practices in technology to optimize the country’s position "as a preferred destination...

PM Trudeau wants stronger people-to-people ties between Canada, PH

MANILA -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said he wants stronger people-to-people ties between Canada and the Philippines. At a press briefing during the 31st ASEAN Summit that the Philippines...

Arroyo to ASEAN: Let’s collectively fight terrorism

MANILA -- Former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Tuesday called for stronger cooperation among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to fight terrorism. Arroyo made...

Trump, at last minute, skips East Asia Summit

MANILA — U.S. President Donald Trump has, at the last minute, skipped the plenary session of the 18-nation East Asia Summit with events running behind schedule. Trump instead headed to Air Force...

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