Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Evan P. Garcia called anew on the international community to press for a cessation of massive reclamation activities in the South China Sea. “Such unbridled reclamation activity worsens an already sensitive geopolitical situation and raises the specter of increasing militarization,” Undersecretary Garcia said at the 17th ASEAN-India Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) held in New Delhi on March 14. Concerns regarding recent developments in the South China Sea were discussed at the […]
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Senator Ejercito urges government to review business regulations
Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito is asking the government to review business regulations of the country due to the Philippines being left behind by other members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
DTI-Sarangani rolls out i-PMDP
ALABEL, Sarangani, (PIA) – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Sarangani provincial office is pushing among local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in food processing its Integrated Product and Market Development Project (i-PMDP), an enhanced business development program. Processed food cluster is one of the prioritized sub-sectors under DTI’s industry clustering strategy. Engr. Nenita Barroso, DTI provincial director, said i-PMPD seeks to increase and sustain the supply of exportable-quality processed products of the province […]
Indonesian protesters collect coins to return Australian tsunami aid
Hundreds of people gathered in Jakarta on the streets of Jakarta on Sunday (February 22) to join a coin collection drive in protest to Prime MinisterTony Abbott’s comment linking clemency please for two Australians on death row to the country’s 2004 tsunami relief aid. Earlier in the week, Abbott said Australia would feel “grievously let down” if the executions proceeded despite the roughly A$1 billion (784 million USD) in assistance it gave after the disaster, […]
Justice Sereno gives keynote speech at the 6th ASEAN Leaderspeak
Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno gave a keynote address in the 6th ASEAN Leaderspeak entitled “Leadership in the Judiciary in the Context of the ASEAN Integration”. The Honorable Chief Justice gave a deeper understanding of how the judiciary systems of the different member states of the ASEAN can complement each other in order to set a platform for the continuing economic growth and development within the four pillars of the legal framework.
Hong Kong woman found guilty of abusing Indonesian maid
Indonesian Erwiana Sulistyaningsih called for equal rights for all migrant workers in Hong Kong at a news conference on Tuesday (February) after her former employer was found guilty of abusing her. Erwiana stood with migrant worker representatives at the news conference holding up signs that said “End Slavery”. The landmark case triggered outrage over mistreatment of maids and shed light on abuse that many women face in overseas jobs. Former beautician Law Wan-tung, 44, sobbed […]
Malaysia gets ready to welcome ASEAN Community 2015 during its chairmanship
Malaysia will carry the hopes and aspirations of more than 600 million people in the region as it chairs ASEAN in the final stages of establishing an ASEAN Community 2015. Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman said Malaysia is “conscious of our role in the region as well as in the global community.” Dato’ Sri Anifah stressed the importance of working together with other ASEAN Member States in maintaining ASEAN centrality in confronting the […]
Disaster management in ASEAN
Lessons Learned from Typhoon Ruby & Yolanda In the context of an integrating ASEAN Manila, Philippines – As the Philippines weathered Typhoon Ruby last December – the strongest typhoon to hit the country in 2014 and just one year after the world’s worst recorded storm Typhoon Yolanda – the country was reminded that cooperation and coordination is key in disaster relief. With ASEAN providing their technical and financial support for Typhoon Ruby, the prospects for […]
A Look Back: ASEAN in focus
In preparation for the upcoming ASEAN integration, NET 25 established “ASEAN in Focus” to give our viewers new perspectives in the exciting opportunities said event will bring to our country. Let’s take a look back on the various guests and their interesting points of view in this special year-end presentation.
Thai PM says martial law to stay
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday (December 25) that martial law will be maintained in the country in order for it to return to stability. The military government, established after a May 22 coup, said last month an election planned for late 2015 would be delayed until 2016, giving more time for reforms which the military says should bring stability after a decade of factional rivalry. “It seems everything is in order, (there […]
ASEAN Financial Integration: Challenges and Prospects
(Eagle News Service) — The ASEAN integration economic blueprint envisions the establishment of a single market and production base, a highly competitive economic region, a region of equitable economic development, and a region fully integrated into the global economy. Among components identified are improved market access within the region, investment facilitation, establishment of a single aviation market and financial integration. Financial integration involves the banking sector and the financial markets. In this connection, there is […]
ASEAN in Focus
ASEAN in Focus is NET 25’s latest show featuring the latest news in the ASEAN region and on the ASEAN integration process, including interviews of experts on ASEAN issues. Watch it from Monday to Friday 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with replays at 11:00 p.m. ASEAN IN FOCUS is part of Eagle Broadcasting’s advocacy to promote awareness about the ASEAN region and the 2015 ASEAN integration. [Youtube_Channel_Gallery feed= “playlist” user=”UUBb8_vsCs9gjjQrMlegZv5A” videowidth=”320″ ratio=”16×9″ theme=”light” color=”white” autoplay=”0″ […]
