Tag: state visit

PHL signs various deals with Singapore, including those on business, data privacy, water collaboration

  (Eagle News) – Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., has secured several agreements in Singapore, including those on business, data privacy, and water collaboration, at the conclusion of the second leg of his inaugural state visit. The President had separate bilateral meetings with Singapore President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday, September 7. After the bilateral meetings, the President and Prime Minister Lee witnessed the signing […]

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Pres. Marcos Jr., set to hold his first state visits in Indonesia and Singapore from Sept. 4 to 7

(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to conduct his first state visits this September, first in Indonesia from Sept. 4 to 6, then in Singapore from Sept. 6 to 7. This is to highlight how the Philippine president regards the importance of countries in ASEAN region, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. In the inaugural state visits, Marcos Jr., will have meetings with Indonesian president Joko Widodo, as well as with Singapore’s […]

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PHL, India sign 4 deals in state visit of India’s President Kovind; stronger ties vowed at 70th year of PHL-India relations

  (Eagle News) – Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, signed four bilateral agreements covering maritime domain, security, tourism, science and technology, and culture on Friday, October 16, during the five-day state visit in the country of the Indian leader. The state visit of the 74-year old Indian President was significant as the Philippines and India celebrated 70 years of diplomatic relations. Kovind said that the signed bilateral agreements “would further […]

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Sri Lankan President Sirisena heaps praises on Duterte’s drug war

(Eagle News) — Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday, Jan. 16, hailed President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war anew, saying it should serve as “an example” to the whole world. “The war against crime and drugs carried out by you is an example to the whole world and personal to me. Drug menace is rampant in my country and I feel that we should follow your footsteps to control this hazard,” Sirisena said during the state banquet […]

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PHL, Sri Lanka ink agreements on defense, agriculture, tourism

(Eagle News) — The Philippines and Sri Lanka on Wednesday, Jan. 16, inked several agreements during Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena’s state visit to the country. The Palace said signed were: a memorandum of understanding between the Philippines’ Department of National Defense  and the Ministry of Defense of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on defense and military education and training and exchanges of defense and military delegations a memorandum of understanding on academic cooperation […]

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Sri Lankan President Sirisena in PHL for five-day state visit

(Eagle News) — President Maithripala Sirisena of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka arrived in the country for his five-day visit on Tuesday night. The Sri Lankan President arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 10:51 PM. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the Sri Lankan President’s visit, which was upon President Rodrigo Duterte’s invitation, will last until Jan. 19. Panelo said Sirisena was scheduled to meet Duterte in a welcome ceremony in Malacañang […]

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President Duterte accepts Xi’s invitation to visit China next year

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted Chinese President Xi Jinping’s invitation for him to visit China in April 2019. According to a joint statement issued by the Philippines and China after Xi’s two-state visit, the invitation was specifically for President Duterte to attend the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held in Beijing. President Duterte attended the first Belt and Road forum last year. “President Xi Jinping appreciated the warm […]

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First day of state visit of Chinese President Xi, generally peaceful, says NCRPO Chief

(Eagle News) — The first day of the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping has been generally peaceful, according to National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar. Eleazar said that as of now no reports of any untoward incidents had been reported. Although there was a series of rallies on Tuesday, Nov. 21, Eleazar said the demonstrations were held without any violent incidents happening. He however clarified that there were no […]

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Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves PHL, ending historic two-day state visit

(Eagle News) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping left the country on Wednesday, Nov. 21, ending his two-day state visit in the country. Xi departed from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 past 1 p.m. During his stay, Xi and President Rodrigo Duterte witnessed the signing of 29 agreements that included a memorandum of understanding on oil and gas exploration. Xi also met with legislators to strengthen what authorities described as parliamentary cooperation. Xi was […]

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News in photos: China’s President Xi starts state visit with wreath-laying at Rizal Park monument

President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China started his two-day State Visit to the Philippines with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Park in the City of Manila on November 20, 2018. From Rizal Park, the Chinese President shall be accorded with an official welcome ceremony by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañang.

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Chinese President Xi arrives in PHL for two-day state visit

(Eagle News)—Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the Philippines. His plane landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) at 11:30 a.m. The Chinese President was welcomed by Armed Forces chief General Carlito Galvez, Philippine Ambassador to China Chito Santa Romana, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua. Xi is expected to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Park. He will then proceed to Malacañang, where he […]

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Ejercito expresses hope Duterte, Xi will talk about S. China Sea

(Eagle News)–Senator JV Ejercito expressed hope President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping would talk about the South China Sea and other relevant topics. “Yung freedom of navigation because that causes instability, that would affect also our business climate. Tayo ang pinakaapektado eh gaya yung area na tipoing kini-claim yun kinukuha ng China,” Ejercito said. He said there was also a need to clarify  “kung sana kasing friendly ng Japan yung kanilang overseas development […]

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