ASEAN defense ministers concluded two days of meetings in Cebu with five new cooperation initiatives, joint statements and renewed calls for a South China Sea Code of Conduct.

Cebu is pursuing a new set of technology and manufacturing ventures that could start creating jobs in 2027, with proposed investments ranging from artificial intelligence security research to electric motorcycle production.

The 82nd anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landing served as a reminder that the freedom Filipinos enjoy today came at a tremendous cost, with government officials urging the public to protect peace, defend national sovereignty, and pursue progress that benefits all.