Tag: ASEAN Summit

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 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations during his historic visit to the ASEAN Secretariat on April 20, where he met the regional bloc’s secretary-general 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. “It has […]

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MMDA issues traffic re-routing scheme for ASEAN Summit

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Association of South East Asian Nations Secretariat have issued a traffic re-routing scheme to be implemented from April 26 to 29 in certain parts of Pasay City and Makati City. “Expect heavy traffic and take alternate routes,” the bodies said. Based on an advisory, the traffic re-routing will be implemented along Sen. W Diokno Boulevard, Jalandoni St., V. Sotto St., Bukanes St., anf A. […]

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Malacañang orders PNP to be doubly alert vs Abu Sayyaf; to clean ranks

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang has ordered the Philippine National Police to double its vigilance and be alert against the Abu Sayyaf after the relationship between a police official and an Abu Sayyaf member came out in the open. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the relationship between Police Superintendent Cristina Nobleza with Abu Sayyaf bomb expert Renierlo Dongon constituted a national security nightmare. “The arrest of PSupt. Maria Cristina Brugada Nobleza, who was assigned at […]

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41,000 security forces all set for 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila

By Perfecto T. Raymundo Philippine News Agency MANILA, April 23 — Around 41,000 security forces and force multipliers are ready to secure the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit which will be held from Wednesday to Saturday next week (April 26 to 29) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Oscar Albayalde said around 26,000 uniformed policemen and soldiers and about 15,000 […]

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Palace says Duterte’s remarks on arming civilians vs ASG in Bohol, not to be taken literally

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the statement made by President Rodrigo Duterte about arming civilians to go after the Abu Sayyaf Group should not be taken literally. Abella said the the statement was a “dramatization” to emphasize the need to increase security measures in Bohol. He said it should not be taken as a policy statement. “In a sense it was a dramatization of making sure that security is raised up in […]

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ASEAN Summit na gagawin sa Bohol sinimulan na

PANGLAO, Bohol (Eagle News) – Sinimulan na nitong Miyerkules, April 19 ang Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit sa Hennan Resort sa Panglao, Bohol. Inaasahan na rin ang pagdating ng mga delegado ng Ministers of Trade mula sa 10 bansa, tulad ng: Malaysia Singapore Myanmar Thailand Vietnam Brunei Darussalam Lao People’s Democratic Republic Cambodia Pilipinas Ang tatlong araw na ASEAN Summit ay inorganisa ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Ito ay sa tulong […]

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South Korea advises its nationals against travelling to Bohol

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The South Korean Foreign Ministry has issued a special travel advisory for Bohol province, warning its citizens to avoid visiting the region, following the clashes of police and soldiers with suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf. According to the South Korean Foreign Ministry, the travel advisory would remain in place until April 23. “Judging that public insecurity could continue for some time on the Island of Bohol, the venue of […]

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President Duterte meets with organizing agencies for ASEAN Summit in Manila

President Rodrigo Duterte met with the organizing agencies in a briefing on the substantive preparations for the upcoming 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings from April 26-29, 2017 in Manila. The attendees include ASEAN 2017 National Organizing Council (NOC) Director General for Operations Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr. and the meeting takes place at the President’s Hall of Malacañang Palace on thursday, March 31, 2017. Also present are representatives from the […]

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ASEAN meetings sa Boracay, nagsimula na

(Eagle News) — Nagpakalat ng tatlong libong (3,000) pulis ang Philippine National Police sa Boracay para sa pagsisimula ngayon ng serye ng mga pulong kaugnay ng ASEAN Summit sa Abril at Nobyembre ng taong ito. Ayon kay Supt. Gilbert Gorero, spokesman ng Police Regional Office 6, standard operating procedure ang pagpapakalat ng libo-libong pulis lalo na’t mga dayuhan ang kanilang babantayan. Hindi aniya ito nangangahulugan na mayroong banta sa seguridad ng mga dayuhang kalahok sa […]

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AFP sends military personnel to Davao City in preparation of the ASEAN Summit

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines sent an initial force composed of 500 military personnel to augment Task Force Haribon stationed in Davao City as part of the preparation for the Association of South East Asian Nation summit to be held in the country. The ASEAN Summit will be launched on Saturday, January 15, 2017 while the main event will be on November 2017. The initial augmentation force is […]

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Philippines should grab the opportunity during ASEAN chairmanship

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Philippines should not waste the opportunity while it holds the position of the chairman of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Dr. Clarita Carlos, Professor of Political Science in the University of the Philippines, praised President Rodrigo Duterte’s tact during the ASEAN Summit as well as his political acumen. She said that he can lead the ASEAN through the challenges faced by the region.  

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