Philippines voices concern over Myanmar airstrike deaths, injuries

GMA Network - Oct 3, 2026

The Philippines, chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expressed concern over an airstrike in Myanmar's Rakhine state that caused deaths, injuries and destruction, and stood ready to facilitate discussions within the regional bloc on how best to assist Myanmar.

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