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Philippines should garner benefits

Pasig representative Roman Romulo said that now that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit has ended, the Philippines should have a return of its considerable investment on the said event, especially in the field of human capital development. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pBNP-LBbIbc

Delegates say Philippines is best APEC host

The various delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) were united in saying that the Philippines is the best APEC host and that recently-held APEC summit was the best APEC hosting that they have experienced. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Canadian Prime Minister leaves the Philippines

After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left the Philippines today. Although Trudeau failed to directly provide solution regarding the issue of Canadian garbage disposed in the Philippines, said prime minister made a statement regarding the formation of possible solutions by the Canadian government. He also added that he enjoyed his stay in the Philippines due to the warm welcome shown by the Filipinos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]

President Aquino to attend ASEAN summit in Malaysia

President Benigno S. Aquino III will attend the Association of South East Asian Nation or ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the issue of territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea will be tackled. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

President Aquino, proud of Philippines’ success in APEC hosting

President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed his pride in the success garnered by the Philippines in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. He added that the Philippines will benefit from the foundations laid for the expansion of trade as well as economic development. The Philippines was also able to garner recognition from the international community. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

DepEd allows school to schedule make-up classes

The Department of Education (DepEd) has given the schools the discretion to set the schedule of make-up classes to complete the required 201 school days due to the four-day cancellation of classes during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xUuJJ5CA-ks

APEC leaders tackled growth challenges, Aquino says

World leaders wrapped up the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday (November 19), with the host Philippine President Benigno Aquino citing the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring quality growth. “Our theme for APEC 2015 has been building inclusiving economies, building a better world by balancing the discussions in APEC between the technical aspects of trade and its implications on the social and environmental challenges of growth, we have refocused our discussion towards all […]

DOJ already has final report regarding “laglag-bala”

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) finalized its report regarding the “laglag-bala” scheme in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and has submitted the same to the Department of Justice (DOJ). In turn, the DOJ will review said report and will release the information to the public as soon as possible. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

Senator Chiz asks DSWD to be secure in aiding the homeless

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero challenged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to continue giving aid to street dwellers even after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, saying that the DSWD should be sincere in its efforts to help the homeless. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/lo0GQ0i295Y

President Benigno Aquino presides over welcome dinner for APEC leaders

President Benigno S. Aquino III presided the welcome dinner for the leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation which was conducted in the Mall of Asia. The APEC leaders wore barong tagalogs made by designer Paul Cabral. The leaders dined on delicious Filipino dishes and were serenaded by well-known Filipino performers. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

APEC leaders join in on family photo

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 tight in Manila on last day of APEC summit

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 […]