In the ASEAN summit in Myanmar, President Aquino once again proposed a code of conduct to resolve the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea.
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President Aquino says he hopes Congress would attend to pending bills
BEIJING, China, Nov 13 — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he wished the Senate investigation on Vice President Jejomar Binay would conclude soon so legislators could focus on pressing issues. The President said that while he respects the Senate as a co-equal branch of government, legislators also have obligations to the people, aside from conducting such investigations. “Hindi ko maiaalis, siyempre, tulad ninyo iniisip ko rin: Parang may balance in politics at saka ‘yung […]
PH to send medical resources to Ebola-stricken W. Africa: PNoy
BEIJING, China, Nov 13 — President Benigno S. Aquino III said the Philippines will send medical resources in support of the global effort to help nations overwhelmed by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. President Aquino conveyed this Tuesday evening during a chat with Manila-based reporters covering his participation at the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit here. “Talagang severe ‘yung pressures on the health systems of the countries in West Africa, and America, […]
President Aquino arrives at Myanmar
President Aquino arrived at Myanmar to attend the ASEAN summit, where other world leaders, most notably United States President Barack Obama, will also attend to discuss issues like the territorial dispute in West Philippine Sea, the Ebola virus and ISIS.
President Aquino thanks Canada for its assistance in reconstruction of Eastern Visayas
MANILA, Nov. 11 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday thanked Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper for Canada’s assistance for the rehabilitation of areas in Eastern Visayas devastated by Typhoon Yolanda last year. “The President thanked Canada for the support that it had provided, overwhelming support for the victims of Yolanda,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said in a press briefing at the Philippine Embassy in China. “He wanted to know what the […]
Aquino pushes economic policy changes to “level the playing field” in preparation for ASEAN integration
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Serivice) — President Aquino stressed the importance of achieving competitiveness for the country, especially as Southeast Asian countries begin to integrate economically. He said this during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officers’ Summit in Beijing, China Sunday. The President said achieving competitiveness means making changes in the country’s policies and guidelines, to “level the playing field” for businesses, as well as to correct the interventions between the ways and means […]
Aquino pushes harmonious relations with China
President Aquino said having harmonious relations with China — this year’s host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) — will serve the best interest of the Philippines.“It’s also in the Philippines’ interest to achieve harmony with all of its neighbors. There are so many practices that each country can benefit from as we face common challenges,” the President said when asked about the Philippine-China relations during the APEC CEO Summit here in Beijing.For instance, the […]
Aquino tells APEC CEOs: “There is no better time to invest in the Philippines than now”
President Benigno S. Aquino III encouraged various potential investors on Sunday to do business in the country, underscoring that “there is no better time to invest in the Philippines than now,” given its steady economic growth.In his speech at the 2014 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive Officers (CEO) Summit, President Aquino relayed how his administration was able to bring about economic reforms in the Philippines over the last few years, thus making it […]
President Aquino to leave Sunday for APEC and ASEAN Summits
MANILA, Philippines — President Aquino is set to leave the country today, Nov. 9, for the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in China, and for the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Myanmar. President Aquino, together with his official delegation, will attend first the APEC Summit in Beijing from November 9 to 11 before going to Nay Pyi Taw in Myanmar to join fellow leaders in the ASEAN Summit. “Ayon […]
Philippine-Myanmar relations continue to strengthen — envoy
The Philippine government has continued to improve its diplomatic relations with Myanmar, according to Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Alex Chua.In his interview with Radio TV Malacañang, Chua said since its establishment in 1956, bilateral relations between the Philippines and Myanmar have been strengthened by high-level exchanges and active involvement of the Philippine embassy in Myanmar.Chua made the statement prior to the visit of President Benigno Aquino III in Myanmar to attend the 25th Association of […]
Aquino to attend 25th ASEAN Summit in Myanmar
President Aquino will attend the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that will be held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on November 12 and 13, after attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in China.Department of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Charles Jose said President Aquino will be attending the 25th ASEAN Summit Plenary Session; the 12th ASEAN-India Summit; the 17th ASEAN-Japan Summit; the 6th ASEAN-UN Summit; and the 40th ASEAN-Australia Commemorative Summit.The President will […]
Aquino inspects rehabilitation sites in Guiuan, Eastern Samar
President Aquino on Friday inspected various rehabilitation sites in Guiuan, Eastern a year after “Typhoon Yolanda” struck and devastated Eastern Visayas, The President arrived at 10:25 a.m. at the Guiuan Airport, where he was received by Armed Forces Central Command chief Major General Nicanor Vivar, Police Regional Office 8 Regional Director Chief Superintendent Henry Losañes, and Guiuan Mayor Christopher Gonzales.President Aquino immediately proceeded to the town’s public market, where he was met by Guiuan Vice Mayor […]
