Tag: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit

Palace: Duterte’s “versatility” seen in his decision to finish APEC meetings

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte’s “versatility” aided in his decision to stay on and attend Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit meetings, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said on Tuesday, Nov. 20. According to Panelo, the President’s decision was a reflection of his “decisiveness in attending to an urgent domestic concern while performing his diplomatic duties to pursue a policy of cooperation in consonance with APEC’s goal of inclusive growth and development among its members.” “Every decision or action […]

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Duterte cuts short Papua New Guinea visit

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte cut short his stay in Papua New Guinea, where he is attending the 26th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. In an advisory, the Palace said Duterte left Port Moresby on Saturday evening (11:15 p.m. local time) instead of on Sunday evening. The Palace said Duterte’s Cabinet members will attend APEC events in his stead. Duterte was expected to arrive in Davao City early Sunday morning (3:15 a.m.). It was unclear […]

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Trivia on APEC leaders

MANILA, Philippines – Now that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is over, let’s find out some fun trivia regarding some of the APEC leaders. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

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APEC Summit, not answer to economic development – Ibon Foundation

MANILA,Philippines – According to the Ibon Foundation, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit is not the answer to the economic development of the Philippines, adding that the terms of the commitment made by the 21 countries like corporate control on intellectual property rights, international dispute settlement mechanisms as well as the free trade agreement will have negative impacts in our economy, especially when it comes to labor and employment. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]

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International media praise Philippine hospitality

MANILA, Philippines – Members of the international media were full of praises regarding the hospitality of the Filipinos during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. More than 3000 journalists from Asia, United States and Europe covered said event. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Philippines and Japan conducts bilateral talks during APEC

MANILA, Philippines – President Noynoy Aquino and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe conducted bilateral talks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, with said bilateral talks centering on the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea as well as agreeing in principle for stronger defense relations between the two countries. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Escudero asks for breakdown of APEC expenses

MANILA, Phiippines – Former chair of the Senate Committee on Finance asked the government to submit a breakdown of expenses regarding the Php 9.95 billion budget spent by the government during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

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Obama says Syria settlement needed to eliminate Islamic State

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday (November 19) it may take some months for Russia, Iran and the Syrian ruling elite to accept that there can be no end to Syria’s civil war or a political settlement while President Bashar al-Assad remains in power. Obama said that Moscow and Tehran recognised Islamic State as a “serious threat” but Russia’s efforts in Syria were aimed at propping up Assad. “Bottom line is, I do not […]

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Obama says attempts to block entry of Syrian refugees are “offensive and contrary to American values”

U.S. lawmakers called on Tuesday (October 17) for even tighter scrutiny of Syrian refugees fleeing to the United States as last week’s deadly Paris attacks recast America’s debate over immigration and national security, prompting a sharp rebuke from President Barack Obama, who said attempts to block entry were “offensive and contrary to American values”. Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, worried about Islamist attacks following Friday’s killings of 129 people in France, threatened […]

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Obama will meet with new Australian and Canadian leaders during APEC

The White House announced that United States President Barack Obama will conduct bilateral talks with the new Prime Minister of Australia as well as the new Prime Minister of Canada during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in the Philippines. Both Australia and Canada signed the Trans-Pacific Free Trade Deal advocated by the United States of America. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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