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QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The peaceful culmination of the 31st ASEAN Summit is a victory for all Filipinos, according to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. Roque also said that the Philippines was able to secure agreements with other members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and dialogue partners to address issues faced by the region like terrorism, the dispute in South China Sea, and North Korea. Meanwhile, the bilateral meeting of […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Tinalakay ang implementasyon ng Association of Southeast Asian Nations Vision 2025 sa isinagawang plenary session ng 31st ASEAN Summit noong Lunes, Nobyembre 13. Batay ito sa paunang impormasyon na inilabas ng gobyerno. Ang ASEAN Vision 2025 ay pagpapatuloy ng mga inilatag na plano ng ASEAN regional bloc sa pagsisimula ng ASEAN integration na inilunsad noon pang 2015. Ito ay konsolidasyon ng ASEAN Community Building na naglalayong mas lalo pang gawing politically […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Filipino cuisine and hospitality at their best were the highlights of the ASEAN gala dinner held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the regional bloc. During the event, world leaders wore specially-crafted Barong Tagalog made by Filipino designers. The world leaders and their spouses also figured in the traditional family photos wearing the Barong Tagalogs and the Filipiniana gowns. Filipino talents also entertained the various world leaders. https://youtu.be/zkw84ByoKps
Avid fans of hand-woven fabrics would have had the time of their lives in the two-day exhibit of Association of Southeast Asian Nations textiles recently held in Pasay City. “Tela ASEAN,” which was organized prior to the country’s hosting of the 31st ASEAN Leaders’ Summit next week, also showcased natural dyes and naturally dyed products used by people from those member-states. The event–held from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8–was made possible by the Department of […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Seven out of some 20 world leaders will arrive at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday, November 12, to attend the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings in Manila. According to reports, these seven foreign leaders who will arrive in the country aboard their official aircraft are US President Donald Trump, Premier Li Keqiang of China, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Moon Jae-in […]
A Reuters report says a hacking group previously linked to the Vietnamese government or working on its behalf has broken into the computers of neighboring countries as well as a grouping of Southeast Asian nations. According to the report, cyber-security company Volexity said the hacking group was still active, and had compromised the website of the ASEAN over several high-profile summit meetings. ASEAN is holding another summit of regional leaders in Manila next week. In […]
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 […]
The mobilization of a total of 60,000 people and resources from 21 government agencies already started early this week. This was confirmed by Interior and Local Government officer in charge and ASEAN 2017 Committee on Security, Peace and Order, Emergency Preparedness and Response Chairman Catalino Cuy. Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa also said that they have not received nor detected any clear or imminent danger during the 31st ASEAN Summit and […]
Close to 60,000 security personnel — or 59,276 individuals to be exact — will be deployed to ensure the safety and security of the 31st ASEAN Summit this month. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) officer-in-charge Catalino Cuy said the troops would be deployed to key strategic areas in Metro Manila and Pampanga to ensure the safety and security of the ASEAN delegates. Cuy said the largest contingent would come from the Philippine […]
(Eagle News) — All of the security agencies of the country are already on full alert for the Association of South East Nations (ASEAN) Summit next month, National Organizing Committee for ASEAN Ambassador Marciano Paynor said. Lead agencies include the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Presidential Security Group (PSG), which will handle the security of the state leaders. Twenty-one world leaders are expected […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada ordered the Manila Police District to lay down their security plans for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that will be held in November. “Important issues will be discussed during this meeting of world leaders so we have to do our part in ensuring that there will be zero incidents during the conduct of Asean activities,” Estrada pointed out. The security measures […]
