Tag: ASEAN IN FOCUS
30th ASEAN summit starts tomorrow; Leaders from 10 ASEAN member-states to gather in Manila
Manila, Philippines – Leaders from the ten Association of Southeast Asian Nations member-states will gather for the 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila starting tomorrow, April 26 up to 29. This will be the first of two ASEAN Summits this year. Under the theme “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World,” the leaders will discuss progress in the implementation of the ASEAN Vision 2025 and the way forward, as well as ASEAN’s external relations and its future direction. They […]
ICC prosecutor confirms receiving info to probe President Duterte; Palace questions timing
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Fatou Bensouda has confirmed that her office has received the communication of a Philippine lawyer who is seeking the investigation of President Rodrigo Duterte for allegedly committing “mass murder” regarding the Philippine government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. Lawyer Jude Sabio, legal counsel of confessed hitman Edgar Matobato, filed a 77-page information against the President before the ICC, along with 11 of his allies, accusing him of committing crimes against humanity. […]
“No specific imminent security threat” to ASEAN Summit, assures PNP chief
(Eagle News) — The police has not monitored any “specific imminent threat” to the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) Summit happening in Manila, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa. In a press briefing, Dela Rosa said that they have done all the security preparations needed to make sure that the ASEAN Summit and the related meetings will be safe and secure. “Lahat na ginawa namin. Kung meron pa ring magyayari, […]
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 […]
Malacanang declares April 28 a non-working holiday in M. Manila
(Eagle News) — Malacanang on Friday declared April 28 as a nonworking holiday in Metro Manila. Based on Malacanang’s memorandum circular, work in government and private offices in the metropolis was suspended on that day to give way to the series of activities to be held in connection with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. Also suspended on April 28 are classes at all levels in public and private schools in the metro. The Supreme Court […]
10 lider, inaasahang dadalo sa ASEAN summit sa Metro Manila
(Eagle News) — Inaasahang dadalo sa Association of Southeast Asian Summit 2017 na gaganapin sa Metro Manila ang sampung lider mula sa mga member-states nito. Ayon kay ASEAN 2017 National Organizing Council Director-General for Operations Marciano Paynor Jr., una munang magtutungo ang sampung lider sa Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) bago magtungo sa Coconut Palace para sa kanilang gagawing ‘retreat’ sa April 29. Pagkatapos ng ‘retreat,’ ay muling babalik ang sampung ASEAN leaders sa Philippine International […]
Coal-free ASEAN, isinusulong ng ilang grupong maka-kalikasan
(Eagle News) — Pinakahahangad ng maraming mga Pilipino na magkaroon ng malinis na bansa at malusog na mamamayan. Naniniwala sila na kapag nawala ang mga coal plant sa bansa ay makakamit nila ang hangaring nabanggit. Kaugnay nito, isinusulong ng ilang grupo ang paggamit ng renewable energy at maging coal-free ang mga bansang kasapi sa Association of Southeast Asian Nations o ASEAN. “People’s Challenge: Coal Free ASEAN” ito ang kanilang battle cry sa nalalapit na pagdadaos […]
ASEAN confident of achieving economic integration; benefits to reach its 650 M people
(Eagle News) — With a market which is even bigger than that of the United States, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is working vigorously toward integrating the region’s economies to bring the benefits of growth to the 650 million people in this 10-nation bloc. This was how Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III explained the “compelling” reason to implement the ASEAN goal of a single market and production base under the ASEAN Economic […]
President Duterte leaves for Middle East; closer relations sought with Saudi, Bahrain and Qatar
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte departed on Monday, April 10, for state visits to three Middle East countries — Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar — saying it was important to “reinforce” ties with the Gulf states where the largest group of Filipinos are working. In his departure speech, President Duterte said this would be first meeting with the “esteemed leaders” in the Gulf, stressing how this is important as “there is much […]
DOF chief Dominguez to ASEAN investors: This is the best time to invest in region
(Eagle News) — Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III told participants at the ASEAN Finance Ministers Investors’ Seminar (AFMIS) that now is the best time to invest in the economies of the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as they are expected to collectively become a strong driver of global growth in the next decade. Dominguez, as host of this year’s AFMIS, delivered the opening remarks at the forum’s plenary session. Finance ministers and central […]
China, ASEAN make progress on framework deal on disputed sea, Philippines says
(Reuters) — China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress in talks on a code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea, the Philippine acting foreign minister said on Tuesday, April 4. China claims almost the entire waterway, through which about $5 trillion in sea-borne goods pass every year. Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam also have claims. “We have made good progress on coming up with a framework for a code on […]
