ASEAN Leaders Summit in Cebu to focus on energy security and stability in times of crisis

Here's the latest on the ongoing ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Balikatan Exercise, and the impeachment case against VP Sara Duterte.

Key Points

• The 48th ASEAN Sunmmnit in Cebu officially begins 8 May 2026.
• Part of the agenda is amending the ASEAN charter to include Timor Leste as a member country.
• This week, Philippine, US and Japanese forces conducted maritime strike exercises in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Japanese forces conducted maritme strike intercepting US air strikes.
• In other news, Philippine debt climbed to 18.49 trillion pesos in March from recorded 18.16 trillion pesos in February.
• Congress is set to discuss articles of impeachment against Vice President sara Duterte on May 11.

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