Tag: ASEAN Summit 2016

Duterte sa 1st ASEAN: ‘Perfect’

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Itinuturing ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ‘perfect’ ang kanyang kauna-unahang biyahe sa abroad at pagdalo sa ASEAN Summit. Ginawa ng Pangulong Duterte ang pahayag sa isang ambush interview matapos ang turnover ceremony ng ASEAN chairmanship at closing rites ng regional forum. Una rito, sinabi ni Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella na napabilib ni Pangulong Duterte ang mga ASEAN leaders at naiparamdam ang impluwensya, naipakita ang political will at determinasyon. Ayon kay Abella, maging […]

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ASEAN leaders wrap up meetings, Philippines takes on chairmanship

VIENTIANE, Laos (Reuters) — Leaders from Southeast Asian countries wrapped up their summit on Thursday (September 8) as the Philippines officially took on the bloc’s rotating chairmanship for 2017. President Rodrigo Duterte said his country is ready for the task of chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The regional bloc will mark its 50th anniversary year next year. “The Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship resides on the historic milestone event. We will celebrate the 50th Anniversary […]

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