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33K views · 1.2K reactions | ASEAN 2026 IN THE PHILIPPINES As chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, the Philippines will be hosting hundreds of meetings across the archipelago. But aside from the fact that billions — around P17.5 billion in the proposed 2026 budget — will be spent for this revolving role, why should the average Filipino pay attention to the bloc and its numerous meetings? | Rappler | Facebook

3M views · 32K reactions | At least one person was killed and tens of thousands were forced to flee as Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, bringing destructive winds and dumping torrential rain that submerged vehicles and stranded people on the upper levels of their houses in a region still reeling from a massive earthquake. https://nyti.ms/47nu4P3 | The New York Times | Facebook