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(Reuters) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo travelled to President Rodrigo Duterte’s hometown Davao City on Sunday (April 30) to inaugurate a new shipping route to boost trade between the Philippines and Indonesia. “One of the most important commitment that I forged with President Widodo was the opening of the ASEAN roll on-roll off route between the Philippines and Indonesia. This route shall be the first of the many routes which shall form for the […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump on Saturday invited his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte to Washington in a “friendly” call in which the leaders discussed the “threat” of North Korea, the White House said. The announcement comes amid rising tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs following its latest test-fire, as well international criticism of Duterte’s drug crackdown that has claimed thousands of lives. “It was a very friendly conversation, […]
(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 […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said ASEAN member countries are “extremely worried” because of the rising tensions following the North Korean firing of a ballistic missile, saying this is putting “Mother Earth on an edge” and could lead to a nuclear war where Asia will be the first victim. “The countries of ASEAN, or ASEAN as a word is extremely worried. There seems to be two countries playing with their toys, and […]
(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 […]
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte together with the other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heads of State/Government gather at the Meeting Room 1 of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City to seal the “ASEAN Declaration on the Role of the Civil Service as a Catalyst for Achieving the ASEAN Community Vision 2025”, in a signing ceremony during the 30th ASEAN Summit on April 29, 2017.
(Eagle News Service) – The heads of state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) led by President Rodrigo Duterte formally signed the declaration on the role of the civil service as a catalyst to achieve the regional bloc’s 2025 vision on Saturday. The declaration–signed at the Philippine International Convention Center—underscores the significance of the civil service as the backbone of good governance in the region, and its role for an enhanced cross-sectoral […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte led the opening ceremony of the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Manila on April 29, 2017, where he called for a drug-free ASEAN region and a call for all ASEAN leaders to leave a lasting legacy for the region and for the world.’ During his speech and with the heads of […]
(Eagle News) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he was “extremely happy” for the warm welcome that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine government had given to him and his delegation During the state banquet for the Indonesian leader Friday night in Malacanag, Widodo also cited the many common qualities that he and President Duterte both have. “We were both mayors of medium-sized cities,” he said. “I believe that you and I are not […]
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte extols Indonesia as a brother and a “true friend” during the state banquet given in honor of President Joko Widodo of Indonesia. This was held on Friday, April 28, during the Indonesian leader’s state visit to the Philippines. Widodo’s state visit was the second state visit received by President Duterte. The first was that of Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who had also expressed support for the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship […]
