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President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sit down with US President Donald Trump on Monday. The US president is in Manila with leaders of 18 other nations for two days of summits, the final leg of a headline-grabbing Asian tour dominated by the North Korean nuclear crisis. Allegations of Russian meddling in last year’s US presidential elections also hounded the second half of his 12-day trip, which took him from Japan to South Korea, China […]
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 […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang announced there will be a suspension of work in the government agencies and satellite offices inside the Philippine International Convention Center complex in connection with the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit that will be held in the country. The suspension started today, November 8, and will last until November 15. Government agencies and offices involved in the 31st ASEAN Summit preparation are not included in the […]
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 […]
CHINESE Premier Li Keqiang is set to visit the Philippines for an official visit, and is set to attend a series of high-level meetings, including the 12th East Asia Summit. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced this at a regular news briefing on Monday, November 7. “Premier Li Keqiang will visit Manila to attend the 20th China-ASEAN (10+1) Leaders’ Meeting, the 20th ASEAN-China, Japan and Republic of Korea (10+3) Leaders’ Meeting and the 12th […]
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet United States President Donald Trump ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, as the Philippine leader flies to Vietnam for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this week. Foreign officials have yet to confirm if there are going to be a bilateral meetings between the two leaders. But Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Leo Herrera-Lim said there would be “several opportunities” for […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Malacañang welcomed the news that United States President Donald Trump will extend his visit in the Philippines. This was after the White House confirmed that President Trump decided to extend his visit to attend the East Asia Summit scheduled on November 14. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that this will be a good opportunity to build better relations between the Philippines and the US. “The Palace welcomes the announcement of […]
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 […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Members of the Association of Southeast Nations were urged to prioritize resolving problematic issues faced by the region during the 31st ASEAN Summit. Economic experts say that if the regional issues were not solved, the ASEAN economic integration may not be achieved. These issues include those on investment, infrastructure, communication and information technology, as well as terrorist threats. https://youtu.be/ZY65NB5tg2E
