Tag: Association of Southeast Asian Nations

PHL hosts 41st ASEAN Senior Transport Officials Meeting

The Philippine government, through the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), is hosting this year’s 41st Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM). According to the DOTC, around 120 senior transport officials and delegates from the 10-Member States and from the Dialogue Partners will meet until Thursday, 28 April 2016 to discuss the status of various transportation projects and policy measures that will enhance regional cohesion. The transport sector will also embark on new projects and programs […]

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MRT adds new trains

METRO Manila, Philippines – Good news for commuters! The MRT will add two new trains next week which will greatly alleviate the problematic situation faced by commuters everyday. From 14-18 trains operating everyday, the MRT now has 20 trains in operation. The new trains feature safety belts and digital signages. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Obama to announce measures to deepen economic ties with SE Asia

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Barack Obama on Tuesday is to announce a package of measures designed to boost Southeast Asian economies, betting that the fast-growing region can be an ever more important trade partner. The plan will establish three offices — in Jakarta, Bangkok and Singapore — to boost the US government’s “economic engagement with ASEAN institutions,” officials said. The White House sees the 10 nations of the Association of Southeast Asian […]

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Pres. Aquino to meet with potential investors in California

RANCHO MIRAGE, California, Feb. 16 — President Benigno S. Aquino III will meet today (Monday in US) with top executives of three big Los Angeles-based companies, following his participation in the special summit organized by US President Barack Obama with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) here at Sunnylands. While in Los Angeles, the President will have a series of business meetings with officials of Walt Disney International, Western Digital Corporation, and […]

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ASEAN Regional Forum Workshop opens in Beijing

The third Association of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN regional forum workshop on space security kicked off on Monday in Beijing. Co-hosted by China, Laos, Russia and the United States, the two-day workshop has drawn more than 20 countries including ASEAN members, Japan and Australia. Hundreds of delegates and representatives from the UN and regional organizations as well as international think tanks will discuss issues on the outer space policies and military control. Chinese vice […]

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ASEAN leaders sign declaration of ASEAN Community

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) also established a formal community that attempts to create freer movement of trade and capital in an area of 625 million people with a combined economic output of 2.6 trillion U.S. dollars. The community declaration was signed by leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian nations or ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur, this year’s host of the group’s annual summit. The ASEAN community includes a political, security and […]

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China stops reclamation activities in West Philippine Sea

AUGUST 6 (Eagle News) — After the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued their condemnation regarding the reclamation activities of China in the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese Foreign Minister issued an statement where he alleged that China stopped said reclamation activities. He added that China is hoping for the peaceful resolution of the issue. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

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Southeast Asian nations back halt to land reclamation in South China Sea

AUGUST 5 (Reuters) — Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) joined a U.S. call to halt land reclamation in disputed areas of the South China Sea on Tuesday (August 4) after a ministerial meeting in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Anifah Aman, whose country is chairing the regional meeting this year, said the issue was discussed extensively. “We reaffirm the importance of maintaining peace, security, and stability, as well as freedom […]

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China must uphold the declaration on the conduct of parties it signed in 2002, says Palace

JULY 2 — Following Beijing’s statement that they have completed some of their land reclamation in the South China Sea, the Palace on Thursday said China must uphold what it signed back in 2002. “Kahit ano po ang kanilang bigkasing pahayag sa kasalukuyan, kinakailangang panagutan po nila ang kanilang idineklara noong 2002. Doon po sa Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, nilagdaan po ito ng China at ng mga miyembro […]

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ASEAN + 3 Forum highlight international cooperation on mechanisms on parole and probation

(Eagle News) — For the third time, the Association Of Southeast Asian Nations or ASEAN will be holding a forum on probation and community-based rehabilitation of offenders along with three other countries namely Japan, South Korea, and China. The first ASEAN plus Three Conference on Probation and Non-Custodial Measures started in April 2013. It was then when they realized the benefit of regional cooperation in ASEAN Plus Three’s community and the growing need for further […]

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Pres. Aquino urges ASEAN to keep playing a positive role in resolving regional disputes

APRIL 28 —  President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to continue playing a positive role in resolving territorial conflicts in the region. In his intervention during the 26th ASEAN Leaders’ Retreat at the Langkawi International Convention Center, President Aquino underscored the importance of promoting regional peace and stability with a “security architecture built on the primacy of the rule of law”. This is in […]

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President Aquino saddened by Indonesia’s decision to push through with Veloso’s execution

APRIL 28 —  President Benigno S. Aquino III is saddened by Indonesia’s decision to push through with the execution of convicted Filipina drug mule Mary Jane Veloso, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said Monday night. Coloma issued the statement upon being informed that the Indonesian Supreme Court has again denied the Philippine government’s second request for judicial review, rendering all the last-ditch efforts made by its officials — including President Aquino –futile. President Aquino personally […]

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