Tag: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Meeting

Obama reiterates commitment to Asia-Pacific security, pledges 2 more ships to Phl

After touring the Filipino frigate, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (formerly the US Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton) Tuesday, American President Barack Obama reiterated the US commitment to the region’s security. This took place at the Manila South Harbor where the Filipino warship was moored. The BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is the first ever ship transferred to the Philippines during Obama’s term. It was commissioned by the Philippine Navy (PN) in December 2011. “The United States has […]

Security Task Force appeals for public’s understanding, cooperation on traffic schemes for APEC

MANILA, Nov.18 (PIA) — Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Security Task Force has appealed for the public’s utmost understanding and cooperation brought about by inconveniences of the stop and go scheme and road closures for the Economic Leaders’ Meeting this week. “We ask for solidarity as the nation shows the Filipino brand of hospitality,” the group said in a statement. Only authorized APEC vehicles may use the two innermost lanes of the northbound and southbound lanes […]