Tag: Duterte
President Duterte calls for a drug-free ASEAN, a peaceful stable rules-based region in summit opening
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte led the opening ceremony of the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Manila on April 29, 2017, where he called for a drug-free ASEAN region and a call for all ASEAN leaders to leave a lasting legacy for the region and for the world.’ During his speech and with the heads of […]
President Duterte formally opens 30th ASEAN Summit
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte formally opened the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit with a speech that, among others, called for a drug-free region. “With political will and cooperation, it can be dismantled. It can be destroyed before it destroys society,” he said in his opening speech before the heads of state and high-ranking government officials of the 10 member-nations of the regional bloc. Duterte also emphasized independence, non-interference in affairs, mutual […]
President Duterte to call for “respect for the full supremacy of the law” in S. China Sea
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to release a chairman’s statement on the South China Sea at the end of the one-day Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) leaders meeting on Saturday. But Duterte’s chairman’s statement, which is meant to reflect the views of all ASEAN leaders, will not mention the international tribunal ruling nor China directly, according to a draft obtained by AFP. “We shared the serious concerns expressed by some leaders over recent developments and escalation […]
Watch: Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s speech during state banquet in Malacanang
(Eagle News) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he was “extremely happy” for the warm welcome that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and the Philippine government had given to him and his delegation During the state banquet for the Indonesian leader Friday night in Malacanag, Widodo also cited the many common qualities that he and President Duterte both have. “We were both mayors of medium-sized cities,” he said. “I believe that you and I are not […]
Watch: President Duterte says Indonesia is a “true friend,” a brother in state banquet for President Widodo
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte extols Indonesia as a brother and a “true friend” during the state banquet given in honor of President Joko Widodo of Indonesia. This was held on Friday, April 28, during the Indonesian leader’s state visit to the Philippines. Widodo’s state visit was the second state visit received by President Duterte. The first was that of Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who had also expressed support for the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship […]
Duterte welcomes Indonesian President Widodo in state visit; several agreements signed
President Rodrigo Duterte officially welcomed President Joko Widodo of Indonesia in a ceremony at the Kalayaan Grounds of Malacañan Palace on April 28, 2017. President Widodo is in the Philippines for a state visit and is also set to participate in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit chaired by President Duterte. After the welcome ceremony, the Indonesian leader is ushered inside Malacañan Palace for the signing of the guest book. Presidents […]
President Duterte threatens to block ABS-CBN franchise renewal; to press Inquirer owners on P1.5-B tax liabilities
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to block the renewal of the franchise of television network giant ABS-CBN, and to go after the tax liabilities of the owners of the newspaper and media company, the Philippine Daily Inquirer. The President said ABS-CBN was “engaged in swindling,” citing an incident during the campaign period where he had paid for a political ad, only to find out it wasn’t aired. He said his money had not […]
Brunei leader expresses support for PHL’s ASEAN chairmanship, and President Duterte’s drug war
(Eagle News) — The Sultan of Brunei has expressed support for the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year, as well as for President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war. During his state visit Thursday, April 27, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty Rajah Isteri Saleha, were both welcomed by President Duterte at the Malacañan Palace This was the first state visit under […]
President Duterte welcomes Prime Minister Sultan Bolkiah in Malacañang
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, April 27 warmly welcomed His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Prime Minister of Brunei Darussalam, and Her Majesty Rajah Isteri Saleha at the Malacañan Palace to mark the start of their state visit to the Philippines and their participation in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings. The royal couple’s welcome ceremony at the palace is followed by the signing of the guestbook and an […]
Things we should know about the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship this year
This week, The Philippines proudly hosts the 30th ASEAN Summit, where the leaders of all 10 ASEAN Member States gather to bring positive change in the region. On January 15, 2017, the Philippines, led by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, officially launched ASEAN 2017 in Davao City. Let’s take a quick look back at what the ASEAN 2017 Chairmanship has achieved so far since then. #ASEAN2017
ASEAN leaders to express concern on South China Sea increased activities, but no direct China criticism
Southeast Asian leaders will express concern this week about an “escalation of activities” in the South China Sea but avoid directly criticizing China nor any direct mention of the tribunal ruling that rejected China’s sweeping claims on the disputed seas , according to the draft of a summit statement. The statement, set to be released on Saturday at the end of a two-day leaders’ meeting in Manila, reflects Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s efforts to […]
