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The leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit participate in the second family photo conducted in the second day of the said summit. In the second day of the summit, APEC leaders continue talking about the issues that are important for the economic development of the Asia-Pacific region. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Security remained on full alert in Manila on Thursday (November 19), on the second and last day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. Regional tensions over the South China Sea and security concerns after the attack by Islamist militants on Paris could eclipse efforts by Pacific-Rim leaders this week to boost trade and growth across a region of around 3 billion people. Philippine officials have said that while isolated incidents have raised fears […]
President Benigno S. Aquino III met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 27th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in furtherance of their countries’ bilateral ties. Keeping reporters apprised of the meeting, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the Philippines thanked Canada for making it one of the 25 ‘countries of focus’ that will receive 90 percent of its bilateral official development assistance. The Philippines and 24 other […]
(MANILA) Climate change is like cancer and the world is at Stage 2, young Filipina entrepreneur Aisa Mijeno told United States President Barack Obama and participants in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit 2015 here Wednesday. “Climate change is real and not a myth created by scientists to get funding. It is like cancer,” Mijeno said, citing the four stages of the disease — cell mutation, symptoms, manifest effects, and decline. “I believe we […]
The Olongapo City Regional Trial Court, Branch 74 postponed its issuance of judgment against United States Marine Scott Pemberton to December 1, in order to gather additional evidence connected with said case. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
“Rock solid” is how United States President Barack Obama described the commitment of his country regarding the defense of the Philippines after his bilateral meeting with President Benigno S. Aquino III in the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Summit, in connection with the pending hearing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement at the Supreme Court. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
President Benigno S. Aquino III and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting and discussed common concerns on combating illegal drug trade and drug abuse. ”The two leaders noted their countries’ common concerns on combating illegal drug trade and drug abuse,” Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. informed the Malacañang media. ”Like Colombia, the Philippines is taking steps to improve people’s quality of life by bringing social opportunities […]
Leaders of Peru and Russia arrived in Manila on Wednesday morning (November 18), the first day of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. Peruvian President Ollanta Humala’s plane touched down in Manila’s international airport before dawn. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev arrived a few hours later. Medvedev was welcomed by a contingent of Filipino officials as he stepped off the plane at Manila’s international airport. Medvedev came representing President Vladimir Putin, who was originally […]
MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have huge potentials, especially in terms of creating jobs and opening more opportunities for Filipinos, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Small and Medium Enterprises Summit held at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City, President Aquino noted that since the country’s “strongest competitive advantage” and “most important resource” is its people, the government invested massive funds into health, education, […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice has dismissed two complaints filed against officials of the Iglesia Ni Cristo for lack of probable cause. The complaints lodged by expelled INC minister Isaias Samson Jr., and expelled INC member Jose Norlito Fruto before the DOJ were both dismissed in two separate resolutions dated Nov. 13. The recommendation of the DOJ panel to dismiss the complaints were signed and approved by Prosecutor General Claro Arellano. In […]
The Philippine government is on full swing for the hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit which will gather leaders from 21 Pacific Rim economies on Wednesday and Thursday. The APEC Economic Leader’s Week which highlights the event is aimed at boosting trade and inclusive, sustainable growth in the Pacific Rim. Ambassador Marciano Paynor, Jr., director–general of the APEC National Organizing Committee (NOC), underscored the advantages of being a member-economy of APEC saying 80 […]
MANILA, Nov.18 (PIA) — Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Security Task Force has appealed for the public’s utmost understanding and cooperation brought about by inconveniences of the stop and go scheme and road closures for the Economic Leaders’ Meeting this week. “We ask for solidarity as the nation shows the Filipino brand of hospitality,” the group said in a statement. Only authorized APEC vehicles may use the two innermost lanes of the northbound and southbound lanes […]
