Tag: ASEAN Summit
What is ASEAN?
What is ASEAN? Filipino everyman, Jun Sabayton a.k.a. “Bayaw”, gives a brief lesson on ASEAN’s history, purpose and why we should care about the regional community, along with some of its many benefits to the people. #ASEAN2017
Sea kidnappings, Abu Sayyaf, South China Sea dispute among talks to be tackled in ASEAN Summit
(Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar said that many pressing issues are to be discussed in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and related meetings on Friday and Saturday, including the South China Sea dispute, the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar, the rampant sea kidnappings, and the Abu Sayyaf bandits. These are among the issues that were tackled during the meeting on Thursday, including the work plan for 2017 as well as their […]
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 […]
President Duterte welcomes Prime Minister Sultan Bolkiah in Malacañang
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, April 27 warmly welcomed His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty Rajah Isteri Saleha at the Malacañan Palace to mark the start of their state visit to the Philippines and their participation in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings. The royal couple’s welcome ceremony at the palace is followed by the signing of the guestbook and an […]
Isyu sa South China Sea, tatalakayin sa Asean Summit
(Eagle News) — Isa ang tensiyon sa South China Sea sa inaasahang magiging agenda sa Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit. Nitong mga nakaraang buwan ay nagpulong na ang mga kinatawan mula sa China at ASEAN para bumuo ng final draft ng code of conduct sa South China Sea na pawang inaangkin ng mga miyembro ng ASEAN region partikular na ang China at Pilipinas. Kung ang ilan ay positibo na malalagdaan na ang kasunduan […]
Brunei Darussalam Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah arrives in Manila for ASEAN Summit, state visit
Brunei Darussalam Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has arrived on Wednesday, April 26 at Balagbag Ramp in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) as part of his participation to the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this Saturday. Before the ASEAN Summit, Sultan Bolkiah is scheduled to meet with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for a State Visit in Malacañang on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
President Duterte attends briefing on visit of Brunei Sultan and Indonesian President
President Rodrigo Duterte attended a briefing on the state visits of Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia to the Philippines at the Study Conference Room in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday April 26, 2017. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia are arriving ahead of their fellow leaders for their respective state visits. They are also set to participate in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit chaired […]
Government ready for state visits of Brunei’s Sultan Bolkiah and Indonesian President Widodo
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang is prepared for the two-day state visit of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam, which will coincide with the Association of South East Asian Nation Summit. Some of the activities for the state visit include wreath-laying on the Jose Rizal Monument, welcome ceremonies, an expanded bilateral meeting between the Sultan and President Rodrigo Duterte, and a state dinner. Sultan Bolkiah is expected to arrive Wednesday night (April 26). […]
MMDA suspends implementation of number-coding for ASEAN Summit
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metro Manila Development Authority will temporarily suspend the number-coding scheme on Friday, April 28 in preparation for the Association of South East Asian Nation Summit. Exempted from the suspension of the number coding scheme are Makati City and Las Piñas. The agency has also advised motorists and commuters to expect heavy traffic in Manila, Pasay and Makati City for the duration of the summit from April 26 to […]
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 […]
News in Photos: US Vice President Mike Pence reaffirms US continued commitment to ASEAN
United States Vice President Mike Pence reaffirmed his country’s continued commitment to strengthen and deepen its strategic partnership with ASEAN during his historic visit to the ASEAN Secretariat on April 20 where he met the secretary-general of ASEAN Le Luong Minh. He described ASEAN as a “historic institution” that ensures the security of the region, and acknowledged its success in promoting the quality of life and the prosperity of its people.
