Will a Philippine push for ‘bolder’ action on Myanmar strain Asean ties?

Will a Philippine push for ‘bolder’ action on Myanmar strain Asean ties?

A group of lawmakers in the Philippines have urged their government to take a firmer stance on the crisis in Myanmar, filing a resolution that calls for stronger support for the country’s pro-democracy movement and greater pressure on its ruling military junta. The push comes as the Philippines prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) next year, raising expectations over how it will handle one of …