This year, the Philippines holds the Asean chair, a role that carries added significance as the country faces ongoing maritime disputes in the South China Sea. Unsurprisingly, the Philippines is ...
The Philippines will once again take centerstage in the international arena as it assumes the ASEAN chairmanship next year. This marks not only a ceremonial milestone, but also an important strategic ...
The Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN chairmanship comes as regional stability is under strain and undersea governance is becoming more urgent. Undersea cables underpin connectivity, but intensifying US–China ...