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Duterte welcomes Indonesian President Widodo in state visit; several agreements signed

  President Rodrigo Duterte officially welcomed President Joko Widodo of Indonesia in a ceremony at the Kalayaan Grounds of Malacañan Palace on April 28, 2017. President Widodo is in the Philippines for a state visit and is also set to participate in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit chaired by President Duterte. After the welcome ceremony, the Indonesian leader is ushered inside Malacañan Palace for the signing of the guest book. Presidents […]

Vietnamese PM arrives in the country for ASEAN Summit

Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on April 28, 2017. Prime Minister Phuc is in the country for his attendance to the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on April 29, 2017.  

WATCH: Indonesian President Joko Widodo touches down at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City

Indonesian President Joko Widodo touches down at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City via Indonesian Defence Air Force (IDAF) flight 01 for a State Visit to the Philippines and for the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit set tomorrow, April 29, 2017. President Widodo last met with President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte on the latter’s Working Visit to the Republic of Indonesia in September 2016. The Indonesian leader is expected to fly to Mindanao […]

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at the NAIA

Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 in Pasay City, Manila for her participation in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on April 29, 2017. Myanmar joined the ASEAN community on July 23, 1997. The country played host to the ASEAN summit for the first time in 14 years last 2014.    

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives at NAIA

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen arrives in Manila at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 to participate in the forthcoming 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on April 29, 2017. The Cambodian leader last met with President Rodrigo Duterte on the Chief Executive’s visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia in December 2016. He was greeted by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi.    

WATCH: PCOO, NCCA present music video for the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017

The Presidential Communications (Government of the Philippines) in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts proudly presented the music video for “ASEAN Spirit”, which is the title of the official theme song for the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017. Featuring Christian Bautista (Official) and the Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir. The music video was directed by Joaquin Pedro Valdes. The ASEAN’s theme for this year is: “Partnering for Change, Engaging the […]

What is ASEAN?

What is ASEAN? Filipino everyman, Jun Sabayton a.k.a. “Bayaw”, gives a brief lesson on ASEAN’s history, purpose and why we should care about the regional community, along with some of its many benefits to the people. #ASEAN2017

Brunei leader expresses support for PHL’s ASEAN chairmanship, and President Duterte’s drug war

  (Eagle News) — The Sultan of Brunei has expressed support for the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, as well as for President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. During his state visit Thursday, April 27, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty Rajah Isteri Saleha, were both welcomed by President Duterte at the Malacañan Palace This was the first state visit under […]

Things we should know about the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship this year

This week, The Philippines proudly hosts the 30th ASEAN Summit, where the leaders of all 10 ASEAN Member States gather to bring positive change in the region. On January 15, 2017, the Philippines, led by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, officially launched ASEAN 2017 in Davao City. Let’s take a quick look back at what the ASEAN 2017 Chairmanship has achieved so far since then. #ASEAN2017

Russian warship, sea tanker arrive in Manila for goodwill visit

  By Jerold Tagbo Eagle News Service A Russian warship and a sea tanker arrived in the country on Thursday, amid the growing relationship between the two countries. The Slava-class guided missile cruiser Varyag  docked at Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor past 9 a.m. Sea tanker Pechenga remained afloat in the middle of Manila Bay. Philippine Navy officials conducted a welcome ceremony for the Russian Navy contingent, headed by Capt. Alexsei Ulyanenko, the concurrent task group commander and commanding […]