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(MANILA) The Philippines can expect the participation of all 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in the leaders’ meeting next week even amid the terror attacks in Paris, said Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario. She said she has not received any notice of cancellation of participation from the APEC leaders and representatives. During a press briefing at the International Media Center at the World Trade Center in Pasay City Sunday, del Rosario […]
The MMDA has released traffic advisory to be implemented in Metro Manila from November 16-20 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will be held in Manila from November 18 to 19. ROAD CLOSURE: (12:01 AM November 16 to 12 MN November 20, 2015) -Stretch of Roxas Boulevard north and southbound lane from Katigbak to P. Ocampo; -Stretch of Roxas Boulevard service road from Sta.Monica St. to P. Ocampo; […]
The Philippines hosted last October the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministerial Meeting in Cebu, under the theme, “Driving Economic Growth Through Inclusive Mobility and Sustainable Transport Systems”. Transportation ministers of the Asia-Pacific region discussed inclusive mobility, developing sustainable transport systems, and encouraging innovation and transport systems. Among the highlights of the Cebu discussions were the inclusion of women in the transport sector, new technological developments in the sector such as Uber, and opportunities that […]
President Benigno S. Aquino III conducted an inspection of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation venues next week as well as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminals which will be used by APEC delegates when they arrive for the summit. Among the venues inspected by the president include the Philippine International Convention Center meeting venues, MOA arena, and NAIA terminals 1, 2, and 3 where APEC delegates will arrive and depart. The president also inspected the Kalayaan […]
As host of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, the Philippines will be welcoming leaders and delegates from all over the world for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will be held in manila from November 18 to 19. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), designated APEC lanes will be set up along the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) during the duration of the summit: two innermost lanes from Shaw Boulevard […]
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has partnered with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to hold the first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit in Makati City on November 17. To be held during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), the APEC SME Summit will carry the theme, “Innovation and Big Ideas: Pushing Boundaries”, aiming to challenge the traditional framework and mindset of micro and SMEs to further innovate their businesses. About 1,500 delegates, including […]
In response to the invitation extended by Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, is now in the Philippines for a working visit. Said visit is also in preparation for the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Philippines to attend the APEC Summit. The visit of President Xi Jinping is much anticipated due to the rising tensions between the Philippines and China due to the ongoing territorial disputes […]
In an exclusive interview with Agila Balita Alas Dose, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman responds to issues regarding street dwellers during the APEC Summit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Department of Social Welfare and Development conducted an anti-street dweller operations in Manila, where 141 street dwellers were taken in by DSWD and sent to Boystown in Marikina. Said street-dwellers received free food and will receive free medical treatment. Social Welfare and Development Secretary Dinky Soliman said that the operations are not connected with the coming APEC summit and is part of the year-long project of the DSWD. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
China’s state media, People’s Daily, stated in its social media account that the President of China will attend the APEC Leaders’ Meeting in November 18 and 19 which will be held in the Philippines despite the ongoing territorial dispute between the Philippines and China. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
As the country’s hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit goes in full swing, sky cable channel 133 will start giving the public updates on the event starting November 9. “This is part of our effort to bring the hosting to more people because, as the delegates come, coverage will be restricted but we would want our fellow Filipinos to see what will be going on inside and what the activities are,” “this is […]
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said, that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit scheduled for November in the Philippines Senate president Franklin Drilon handed to Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov the invitation letter of President Benigno S. Aquinoo III Aquino to Putin. Lavrov expressed appreciation for Aquino’s invitation and said that Putin is looking forward to visiting manila in November. The Philippines is this year’s host of APEC meetings including […]
