Today’s headlines: ASEAN, US-Philippine Trade, Alex Eala

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: 

The Philippines officially takes over chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Tuesday, October 28 at the end of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia.

Trade negotiations between the Philippines and United States continue three months after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. trekked to Washington, DC, to meet US President Donald Trump.

A U.S. Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash separately into the South China Sea within the space of an hour during routine operations from the same aircraft carrier. The incidents took place while President Donald Trump was on a visit to Asia.

‘Rogue’ members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces, the armed wing of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, take control of the town of Tipo-Tipo in Basilan.

Alex Eala climbs to No. 51 in the latest WTA rankings going into the Hong Kong Open, where she looks to end her season on a high note. —Rappler.com