myanmar | ABS-CBN News

UN says Russia, China sent deadly aid to Myanmar's military

Deutsche Welle
Posted at May 19 10:17 AM

Since seizing power in a 2021 coup, Myanmar's military has used the weapons "to commit atrocities," the UN said. Read more »

Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 81 in Myanmar

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 17 12:44 AM

Mocha was the most powerful cyclone to hit the area in more than a decade. Read more »

Vietnam women get World Cup boost with SEA Games gold

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 16 01:17 PM

Vietnam's women scored a big pre-World Cup boost on Monday by beating Myanmar 2-0 to win gold at the Southeast Asian Games. Read more »

SEA Games: Sibol books semis showdown with Myanmar in ML

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 13 06:26 PM

Sibol will book a semifinals showdown in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games after dominating over Timor Leste in their final group stage match, Saturday afternoon. Read more »

Indonesia says no real progress made on Myanmar peace

Christine Tjandraningsih and Puy Kea, Kyodo News
Posted at May 11 10:17 PM

ASEAN sources said another ASEAN leaders' retreat to review the five-point consensus has been proposed, though a decision has yet to be made. Read more »

SEA Games: Myanmar booters shut down young Azkals

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 11:50 PM

Myanmar defeated the Azkals, 1-0, at the Smart RSN Stadium, ending the Philippines' worst outing in the biennial meet in years. Read more »

ASEAN leaders say 'deeply concerned' about Myanmar violence

Martin Abbugao and Allison Jackson, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 10 11:44 AM

Southeast Asian nations said they are 'deeply concerned' about the violence ravaging Myanmar, and condemned a recent attack on a convoy of diplomats. Read more »

ASEAN at a 'crossroad' as Myanmar violence escalates

Martin Abbugao and Allison Jackson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 09 05:45 PM

Southeast Asian nations are at a 'crossroad,' a senior Indonesian minister warned, as escalating violence in Myanmar loomed over a regional summit. Read more »

Convoy carrying ASEAN diplomats 'attacked' in Myanmar

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 08 10:52 PM

Myanmar has been in turmoil since a military coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's administration in February 2021. Read more »

Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN leaders summit

Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 07 03:56 PM

The crisis in Myanmar will loom over talks between Southeast Asian leaders in Indonesia this week, as they renew calls for an end to the violence. Read more »

Myanmar junta pardons more than 2,000 political prisoners

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 04 06:54 AM

The military has arrested thousands of protesters and activists since its February 2021 putsch that ended Myanmar's brief democratic experiment. Read more »

SEAG: Myanmar pulls off late-game stunner vs Filipinas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 04 07:45 AM

Myanmar pulled off a 1-0 upset of the Filipinas in their first match of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games, Wednesday. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 3, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 11:38 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Prisoners released in Myanmar

Nyein Chan Naing, EPA-EFE
Posted at May 03 07:09 PM

The Myanmar military announced an amnesty for nearly 2,000 detainees across the country to commemorate the Full Moon Day of Kason, also known as The Buddha's Day. Read more »

'Hotter and hotter': Swathes of Asia sweat in heatwave

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 19 10:49 PM

In India, at least 13 people died from heatstroke, along with two in Thailand. Read more »

ASEAN says 'strongly condemns' Myanmar air strike

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 13 08:18 PM

ASEAN, criticized for its inaction over the deepening Myanmar crisis, strongly condemned on Thursday air strikes that reportedly killed dozens. Read more »

Air strikes kill at least 50 in central Myanmar

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 12 03:29 AM

The country has been in chaos and its economy in tatters since the military seized power in February 2021. Read more »

BI warns Pinoys anew vs call center trafficking scam abroad

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 16 02:00 AM

The Bureau of Immigration on Wednesday warned Filipinos anew over call center scams abroad that have victimized aspiring OFWs. Read more »

Malaysian PM: ASEAN must 'engage more effectively' on Myanmar crisis

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 10:42 AM

Southeast Asian leaders have to 'engage more effectively' to bring stability to coup-hit Myanmar, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. Read more »

Saklolo hiling ng Pinoy trafficking victims sa Myanmar

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 08:17 PM

Patuloy ang paghingi ng saklolo ng mga Pinoy na nabiktima ng human trafficking sa Myanmar at patuloy na dumaranas ng pang-aabuso mula sa kanilang mga amo. Read more »