QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — As the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates its 50th anniversary, the regional bloc honored rice farmers and scientists for their contributions especially to the region’s food security. The awarding took place at the Philippine Department of Agriculture in Quezon City, and was led by the agriculture department, the International Rice Research Institute (IRR) and regional bloc representatives. https://youtu.be/DZA_VhBvzzs
Tag: ASEAN 2017
Philippines to host First Asean Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Summit
Eagle News — The Philippines will be hosting the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Summit from June 29 to 30, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. This event will bring together over 600 industry players and stakeholders from Asean member-states to discuss technology, innovation, policy, regulatory, environmental, and market topics that impacts all aspects of the industry’s value chain. With the theme “strengthening partnerships for greener transport in […]
Watch: Joint cabinet presentation of ‘DuterteNomics’ on the opening of WEF on ASEAN 2017
Several members of President Rodrigo Duterte’s official delegation on Thursday, May 11, held a joint Cabinet presentation and press conference on ‘DuterteNomics’ before the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) 2017 at the Sokha Hotel in Cambodia. The term ‘DuterteNomics’ refers to the socio-economic agenda of the current administration that aims to widen the country’s economic reach and uplift the quality of lives of the Filipino […]
P15-billion na ginastos sa ASEAN Summit ipinaiimbentaryo
(Eagle News) — Ipinaiimbentaryo ng ilang opposition congressmen sa Malacañang ang P15.5-bilyong pondo na inilaan ng gobyerno sa katatapos lamang na ASEAN o Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. Ayon kay Albay Representative Edcel Lagman, dapat na i-account ang nabanggit na ASEAN Fund kung saan bahagi rin dito ang budget para sa Office of the President. Iginiit naman ni Caloocan City Representative Edgar Erice na nararapat lamang na magpaliwanag ang administrasyong Duterte, bung bakit malaki […]
President Duterte hosts his first ASEAN Leaders’ summit
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines will play host to fellow Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when they gather in Manila on 29 April for the 30th ASEAN Summit. This is the first of two ASEAN Summits in this milestone year as ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary. President Duterte will preside over the opening ceremony tomorrow at the Philippine International Convention Center and the Leaders’ Retreat at the Coconut Palace. During […]
News in Photos: Preparatory Meeting for ASEAN Leaders Interface with the Youth
A lot of work ahead, says chair of ASEAN meeting of Committee on Permanent Representatives
“We have a lot of work to do in preparation for the ASEAN summit.” This was according to Philippine ambassador to ASEAN Elizabeth P. Buensuceso who chaired the meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) on April 26, starting a series of official meetings that will culminate with the 30th ASEAN summit on April 29. The Summit preparatory work was to “ensure that all outcome documents and all issues are in order […]
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
President Duterte leads final briefing of 30th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, April 26 attended the final briefing on the country’s hosting and chairmanship of the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace. https://youtu.be/1x1xGFMz6Fs
Asean summit meetings in Manila start
(Eagle News) — The Philippines takes center stage as the highly anticipated 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings, begin today, April 26, 2017, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. Authorities have assured that adequate security preparations are in place to ensure the safety and protection of the regional leaders and delegates attending the 30th ASEAN activities scheduled from April 26 to 29. The meeting of the committee […]
Infographics: What the ASEAN 2017 logo means?
The primary symbol of this year’s ASEAN Summits and the Philippine Chairmanship. All the elements were purposely selected, from the colors to typeface, to capture the vision of ASEAN 2017. (Courtesy ASEAN 2017)
President Duterte asks ASEAN to respect rule of law
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte asked the members of the Association of South East Asian Nation to adopt a stronger ASEAN spirit so that the region can rise up to the challenges that it faces. “We have established amongst ourselves good neighborliness that allow for secure and stable relations. But we also see in ourselves the very same burning desire to move forward together based on shared values,” the president said […]





