Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro is pushing ASEAN to move faster on disaster resilience, according to the Philippine News Agency. His call came as the regional bloc's ministers adopted th
The Philippine News Agency reports that the declaration was adopted during the ASEAN ministerial meeting. Alongside the declaration, participants pushed for a more proactive ASEAN response to disaster
President Ferdinand Marcos also addressed the gathering, urging ASEAN members to deepen cooperation on disasters, Philstar.com reported. The Manila Declaration was formally adopted by ASEAN ministers,
The push reflects the region's exposure to natural hazards and the need for coordinated action among member states. The reporting does not specify the meeting's exact dates or location, the full text
What to watch next: whether ASEAN members translate the Manila Declaration into concrete measures, including the improved warning systems and faster response mechanisms that were raised at the meeting
Philippine defense chief Teodoro calls for quicker ASEAN action on disaster resilience as ministers adopt the Manila Dec