Search Result for “ASEAN SUMMIT”
Victory of Mactan event set, locals expect PBBM’s presence
April 23, 2024, 8:57 pm
CEBU CITY – All systems are set for the “Kadaugan sa Mactan” (Victory at Mactan) on April 27, with invited guest of honor, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Mayor Junard Ahong Chan said the reenactment of the fight between the locals led by Datu Lapu-Lapu and the Spanish soldiers led by… Read More
Marcos creates organizing council for PH hosting of ASEAN 2026
April 2, 2024, 11:35 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of a national organizing council (NOC) for the country’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit meetings in 2026. In his Administrative Order (AO) 17, Marcos said, “It is imperative to… Read More
PBBM to visit Australia, Germany, Czech Republic to build on ties
February 15, 2024, 8:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will visit Australia, Germany, and the Czech Republic to build on the Philippines’ increasing engagements with the three states, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. In a media forum, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said… Read More
Romualdez meets top sovereign fund managers, gov’t leaders in Davos
January 17, 2024, 7:30 pm
MANILA – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday (Switzerland time) met with leading sovereign fund managers and top government leaders on the second day of the 2024 Annual World Economic Forum in Davos. Romualdez said the meeting opened avenues for mutually beneficial… Read More
PBBM accepts state visit invitation to Canada: envoy
November 24, 2023, 5:06 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has accepted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s invitation to visit Canada in 2024. The two governments are now in talks for a specific date, although Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman said Friday that the visit would likely happen "in… Read More
PBBM, Timor-Leste president to tackle political, educ, economic ties
November 8, 2023, 7:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta are scheduled to meet Friday to discuss Manila and Dili’s technical, political, educational, and economic partnerships, Malacañang said Wednesday. In a statement, Communication Secretary Cheloy Garafil said… Read More
Timor-Leste President Ramos-Horta to visit PH Nov. 10
November 5, 2023, 1:47 pm
MANILA – Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta is set to visit the Philippines on Nov. 10 to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Timor-Leste, according to the Presidential Communications Office on Sunday. President Ramos-Horta’s visit will tackle the various… Read More
Economist: PH-ROK trade deal, one of SoKor’s most successful FTAs
September 29, 2023, 8:01 pm
SEOUL, South Korea – An economist of the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) considers the Philippines-Republic of Korea Free Trade Agreement (PH-ROK FTA) as one of the most successful trade deals for South Korea. KIEP associate research fellow Kim Nam Seok, in an interview… Read More
ASEAN needs strong enforcement mechanism for SCS Code of Conduct
September 15, 2023, 2:22 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to ensure a strong enforcement mechanism of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea and build alliances with like-minded states to resolve territorial disputes in the region. This was emphasized by former senator and defense… Read More
AFP, PCG conduct another resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal
September 8, 2023, 6:31 pm Updated on September 8, 2023, 8:03 pm
MANILA – The latest resupply mission for the troops manning the BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin Shoal was completed Friday, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirmed. "The NTF-WPS reports that in the morning of 08 September 2023, the Western Command, Armed… Read More
Korea hails ‘milestone’ FTA with PH; entry into force seen 2024
September 8, 2023, 3:54 pm
MANILA — The Korean government hailed as a “milestone” the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, describing it a timely development as the two states mark 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2024. In a statement, the Korean Embassy in Manila said it expects the deal… Read More
Australia backs ‘final, binding’ 2016 SCS ruling
September 8, 2023, 1:59 pm
MANILA – Australia has expressed support for the “final and binding” 2016 ruling on South China Sea (SCS) that favors the Philippines and invalidates China’s sweeping claims over the hotly contested waters. The affirmation of support was made during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s… Read More
PH, SoKor ink free trade deal
September 8, 2023, 11:44 am Updated on September 8, 2023, 10:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippines and South Korea have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on the sidelines of the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol witnessed the… Read More
PBBM reports productive participation in 43rd ASEAN Summit
September 7, 2023, 10:04 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reported a fruitful outcome of his participation in the 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he advanced the country’s interest in the regional gathering. In a press statement, the President said he… Read More
Marcos welcomes Vietnam’s 5-year rice import offer
September 7, 2023, 9:50 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is optimistic for the stabilization of the country’s rice supply following Vietnam’s offer for a five-year importation pact. During the bilateral meeting between Marcos and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at the sidelines of the 43rd… Read More
PBBM urges ASEAN to help ease tensions in South China Sea
September 7, 2023, 8:44 pm
MANILA – President R. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to come together through the regional bloc’s “centrality and universal multilateralism” against the “unilateral and assertive activities” in the South China Sea.… Read More
Jokowi highlights ASEAN-UN unity in fostering world peace
September 7, 2023, 5:39 pm
JAKARTA – Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) drew attention to the importance of a sense of unity between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United Nations (UN) in preserving world peace. "Unity between ASEAN and UN is essential in preserving peace and solving… Read More
Acquisition of avian flu vaccine to revitalize PH poultry sector
September 7, 2023, 4:16 pm
MANILA – The initiative of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to hasten the acquisition of avian flu vaccine would help revitalize the country’s poultry industry and ensure affordable food on every Filipino family’s table, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said Thursday. This developed after… Read More
PBBM maintains bid for peaceful resolution of SCS row
September 6, 2023, 10:25 pm
MANILA – The Philippines continues to prefer a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute and encourages Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members to not be swayed by "any single power". “The challenge for us remains: that we should never allow the international order to… Read More
PBBM: DPRK must comply with UN resolutions amid missile tests
September 6, 2023, 9:29 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday underscored the need for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to fully comply with the UN Security Council Resolutions as he expressed concern over its recent surge of intercontinental ballistic missile tests. President Marcos… Read More
