Cop killed, 3 hurt in southern Philippines shooting

MANILA, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Two unidentified gunmen shot dead a police intelligence officer and wounded three other people in Sultan Kudarat province in the southern Philippines, local police said Tuesday. Sultan Kudarat police director Colonel Bernard Lao …

Philippines needs P22 billion for 2026 ASEAN summit – Palace

The Philippines needs P22 billion to prepare for its hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026, Malacañang said yesterday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the regional event is “a very important part” of the Philippines’ international relations and preparing for it is a “gargantuan” task.