Tag: ASEAN Summit

President Duterte hosts festive gala dinner capping 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila

  (Eagle News) — A festive gala dinner for the ASEAN heads of state and their spouses capped the 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila Saturday night, April 29,  hosted by President Rodrigo Duterte. The ASEAD heads of state wore Rajo Laurel designed barongs with motifs unique to Mindanao where the President comes from. Their spouses also wore formal dresses by designer Rhett Eala, with the top made from gazar or Mikado fabric, and the bottom made […]

In photos: Philippine pride: Highlights of the performances during the 30th ASEAN Summit

  (Eagle News) — These photos capture just some of the highlights of the dances and other musical performances that represent the best of the Filipino’s artistic talent showcased during the opening of the 30th ASEAN Summit at the PICC in Manila on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The event was attended by the heads of state of the 10 ASEAN member nations, as well as their spouses, and delegations. The musical and dance performances were […]

Featured video: Entrance of heads of ASEAN-member states during opening of the 30th ASEAN Summit

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The entrance of the heads of states and their spouses marked the opening of the 30th Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Manila. This was followed by the singing of the ASEAN National Anthem– “The ASEAN Way” led by the Filipina renowned singer, Rachelle Alejandro.    

President Duterte formally opens 30th ASEAN Summit

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte formally opened the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit with a speech that, among others, called for a drug-free region. “With political will and cooperation, it can be dismantled. It can be destroyed before it destroys society,” he said in his opening speech before the heads of state and high-ranking government officials of the 10 member-nations of the regional bloc. Duterte also emphasized independence, non-interference in affairs, mutual […]

President Duterte to call for “respect for the full supremacy of the law” in S. China Sea

President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to  release a chairman’s statement on the South China Sea at the end of the one-day Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) leaders meeting on Saturday. But Duterte’s chairman’s statement, which is meant to reflect the views of all ASEAN leaders, will not mention the international tribunal ruling nor China directly, according to a draft obtained by AFP. “We shared the serious concerns expressed by some leaders over recent developments and escalation […]

Singapore’s Prime Minister now in Manila for ASEAN Summit

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Manila on April 28, 2017. He last met with President Rodrigo Duterte during the Chief Executive’s visit to the Republic of Singapore in December last year, where both leaders talked about Philippines-Singapore partnerships in addressing transnational crimes, illegal drug trade, among others. With his arrival, all the 10 ASEAN leaders are now in the country for the 30th […]

PH, Indonesia reiterate cooperation in maritime affairs, security, trade

(Eagle News Service) — The Philippines and Indonesia on Friday reiterated the importance of strengthening cooperation in the fields of maritime affairs, trade and agriculture,  among others, announcing the launch of new sea routes and connectivities, and newly signed agreements. In a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting in Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo  announced the launch of the Davao-General Santos-Bitung roll on-roll off (RoRo) sea linkage route, with the signing […]

WATCH: Indonesian President Joko Widodo touches down at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City

Indonesian President Joko Widodo touches down at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City via Indonesian Defence Air Force (IDAF) flight 01 for a State Visit to the Philippines and for the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit set tomorrow, April 29, 2017. President Widodo last met with President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte on the latter’s Working Visit to the Republic of Indonesia in September 2016. The Indonesian leader is expected to fly to Mindanao […]

ASEAN expresses “grave concern” over escalation of tensions in Korean Peninsula

(Eagle News) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has expressed “grave concern” over the escalation of tensions in the Korean Peninsula, including the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s two nuclear tests in 2016 and subsequent ballistic missile launches. This despite a rare move from North Korea, which wrote to the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations appealing for backing in its row with Washington to prevent what it warned could be a “nuclear holocaust.” […]

Schedule ng ASEAN activities ngayong Biyernes

Ni Jerold Tagbo Eagle News Service Kabi-kabilang mga aktibidad ang nakalinya ngayong araw sa pagpapatuloy ng 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit sa bansa. Una nang sinimulan kanina sa City of Dreams ang Prosperity for All Summit. Panauhin sa nasabing pagtitipon sina Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Vice President Leni Robredo, Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo,  Senador Bam Aquino, at iba pang business leaders. Kaninang 10:30 a.m., isinagawa naman sa Philippine National Convention Center ang ASEAN foreign ministers meeting at natalakay ang mga isyung […]