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(Eagle News) — As the 31st ASEAN Summit and Other Related Summits officially opened, a political analyst from the University of the Philippines gave an overview on the intricacies of the ASEAN during Eagle News Service’s special coverage of the historic summit. Associate Professor Aries Arugay of the Department of Political Science of UP Diliman predicted that ASEAN will be more and more integrated as it grows as an economic regional bloc. The ASEAN […]
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, November 12, pledged support for the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recognizing its significant contribution in achieving inclusive growth. President Duterte made the pronouncement as he graced the launching of the ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) and opening of ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) at Solaire Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. “Next year, I would like to make some late changes in the GAA — […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte had a bilateral meeting with People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC Summit at the Crowne Plaza Da Nang in Vietnam on November 11, 2017. The 72-year old Duterte discussed the issue of the South China Sea, North Korea, as well as strengthening the friendship between China and the Philippines during their bilateral talks. Joining the President were Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a bilateral meeting on Friday, November 10, on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam, where they discussed issues on terrorism, trade, as well as cooperation for further development and strengthening of ties. The 72-year old Duterte met with the 65-year old Putin and thanked him for his timely assistance when the Philippine troops were fighting the war against […]
The 25th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting is aimed at looking for ways to push forward regional economic development amid a rising sentiment of anti-globalization and trade protectionism. This was according to Dr. Alan Bollard, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat. “We are expecting to see ministers and then leaders sign up to a program of deliverable that will continue the story that APEC has been doing, which is helping the region get together economically, and as […]
CHINESE Premier Li Keqiang will hold talks with President Rodrigo Duterte and other Filipino officials during his five-day official visit to the Philippines for the ASEAN and East Asia Leaders’ Summit from November 12 to 16. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying also said that both Li and Duterte would also witness the signing of documents forging cooperation in relevant areas. Hua said political mutual trust between China and the Philippines has deepened since the […]
Talks on the framework for a Code of Conduct on the South China Sea have made important progress, even as the code will be discussed during the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Manila, according to Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong on Monday. The important meetings will be attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. Last August, foreign ministers of ASEAN and China adopted a negotiating framework for a code of conduct on the […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Magdalo Party-List Representative Gary Alejano expressed alarm after China launched its dredging vessel which was dubbed its “magic island-maker.” Alejano said that with the recent addition to China’s maritime arsenal, the move will allow China to aggressively reclaim more areas in the West Philippine Sea. “This newest addition to China’s maritime arsenal provides increased and faster capacity to dredge and reclaim islands,” said Alejano. He is referring to the […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Members of the Association of Southeast Nations were urged to prioritize resolving problematic issues faced by the region during the 31st ASEAN Summit. Economic experts say that if the regional issues were not solved, the ASEAN economic integration may not be achieved. These issues include those on investment, infrastructure, communication and information technology, as well as terrorist threats. https://youtu.be/ZY65NB5tg2E
BEIJING, China (Reuters) — China’s drug control agency said on Friday (November 3) there was not enough evidence to suggest that most of the fentanyl and other substances at the heart of the opioid crisis in the United States originated from China. Declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would discuss as a “top priority” stopping what he described as a “flood of cheap and deadly […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) challenged the construction sector in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to unite to ensure the success of infrastructure projects in the region. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ruth Castello also asked the construction industry to embody the ASEAN vision when executing infrastructure projects in the bloc.
CLARK, Philippines (AFP) — US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said Monday that curbing military threats from North Korea would be high on the agenda on his Asian tour this week, ahead of a visit by Donald Trump. Tension has been high on the divided peninsula for months with Pyongyang staging its sixth nuclear test and launching two ICBMs that apparently brought much of the US mainland into range. Trump and the North’s leader Kim […]
