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They also agree to boost counter-terrorism cooperation, on state visit by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Opposition lawmakers walk out of a Parliament budget session over the sharp increase announced Saturday.

The newly elected Philippine leader made Jakarta his first official foreign destination as president.

Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen was last seen a day before he was to testify in a case against officials.

Najib Razak remains an MP while king considers plea, but a lawyer says he cannot contest elections unless he’s pardoned.

Government wants to cut ballooning subsidies, but economists say move will slow economic growth.

The unnamed suspects have been identified as members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

The island nation in the South Pacific has been growing closer to China following a security pact signed in March.

Measure is needed to prevent rising number of citizens being scammed with fake job offers, Jakarta says.

A proposed law would allow the civil service commission to question workers about family members.

His first official visits will be to Indonesia and Singapore, starting this weekend.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court sentences her to 10 years in prison.

Rosmah Mansor’s conviction comes days after her husband, the former PM, was sent to prison for corruption.

Meanwhile, regional leaders question whether armed forces will carry out the president’s order.

There were 59 survivors although a baby has reportedly since died.

High Court is expected to rule Thursday on whether Rosmah Mansor is guilty of soliciting and accepting bribes.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation will honor the winners at a ceremony in November.

Meanwhile, the agency tasked with recovering ill-gotten wealth from the president’s family comes under pressure from lawmakers.

Former terrorism convict and co-founder of MIT militant group says he is against the killing of civilians.

No one claimed responsibility, but militant group is known to operate in Maguindanao, police said.

The injured dolphin, whose carers call it "Paradon" ("fraternal"), is being treated at a center in Rayong.

Comment by Umar Patek comes in video interview with prison official ahead of possible parole this month.

Mindanao Railway Project in southern Philippines has left many locals in debt and in a state of uncertainty.

Chinese contractor is ordered to ensure safety after five died when girder crushed their car.

A general election could be held this year “before the late December annual flooding season,” one analyst says.

Refugees receive a small U.N. stipend, but are not legally allowed to work or attend formal schools.

Thousands adopt the slogan “Hope is Home,” during demonstrations in Bangladesh camps.

In a joint statement, diplomats from mostly Western countries deplore the Russian invasion.

Party will push narrative that Najib was victimized, which may gain it voters’ sympathy, they say.