Philippines Assumes Asean Chairmanship for 2026: Focus on South China Sea Disputes | Oct. 29, 2025

Greetings. Presenting the latest stories from The Manila Times on this Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Today’s headlines are sponsored by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer — your Reliable Building Partner. Philippines has taken over the Asean chairmanship, succeeding Malaysia, with plans to address the pressing South China Sea tensions during Manila’s leadership in 2026. In a symbolic handover at the conclusion of a summit in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim transferred the mantle to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who expressed readiness for the significant responsibility ahead within the regional bloc. Senator Panfilo Lacson…