Search Result for “ASEAN SUMMIT”
Mindoro sea collision to be resolved under PH admiralty laws
June 29, 2020, 4:20 pm
MANILA – The collision between a Philippine fishing boat and a Hong Kong-flagged cargo vessel off the coast of Occidental Mindoro will be resolved under the country’s admiralty laws because the incident happened in Philippine territorial waters. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this… Read More
Asean wants SCS dispute resolved based on int'l law
June 28, 2020, 12:52 pm
MANILA – The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) bloc is taking a tougher stance on the maritime row in the South China Sea, explicitly calling on parties to act consistent with the international law. Vietnamese President Nguyen Phu Trong, ASEAN 2020 Chairman, speaking… Read More
PRRD urges Asean to find ‘innovative ways’ to end sea disputes
June 26, 2020, 4:03 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Friday enjoined the other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to look for “innovative” ways to resolve the long-standing disputes in the resource-rich South China Sea. Duterte, in a speech delivered during the 36th annual… Read More
Terrorism still 'alive', Duterte warns fellow Asean leaders
June 26, 2020, 3:24 pm
MANILA – Terrorism continues to pose threat despite the present global challenges due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, President Rodrigo Duterte cautioned his fellow Southeast Asian leaders on Friday. During the 36th annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit,… Read More
Duterte calls for recalibrated Asean plans to address Covid-19
June 26, 2020, 2:54 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has sought the recalibration of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) plans to ensure the region’s faster recovery from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang said Friday. Duterte made the call on his fellow Southeast… Read More
PRRD to advance PH interests at 36th Asean Summit
June 25, 2020, 4:31 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will be involved in all the activities of the 36th Asean Summit on June 26 that will be conducted through a video conference, said Chief of Presidential Protocol and Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs Robert Borje. “This is the first Asean summit to… Read More
RCEP deal conclusion eyed amid pandemic
June 25, 2020, 1:52 pm
MANILA – Trade ministers of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) participating countries have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude the trade deal among Asean and its free trade agreement (FTA) partners –Australia, New Zealand, China, South Korea, and Japan. During the 10th… Read More
Palace outlines PRRD's busy sked for 36th Asean Summit
June 22, 2020, 9:24 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will have a “full schedule” on Friday (June 26) for the virtual 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte will be attending at least six online Asean-related… Read More
Duterte to join virtual Asean summit on June 26
June 18, 2020, 3:51 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will join his fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders in a virtual conference hosted by Vietnam on June 26, Malacañang confirmed on Thursday. “Kinu-kumpirma ko po na dadalo po [si President Duterte] dahil ito po ay online meeting ng… Read More
Indonesia, Asean agree to keep trade open amid Covid-19
June 6, 2020, 1:05 pm
JAKARTA – Economic ministers of Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have agreed to ensure the free flow of trade, especially in essential goods, and make efforts to deal with the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The agreement was reached… Read More
Go calls for stronger regional ties amid Covid-19
May 28, 2020, 3:42 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday urged the government to foster stronger relations with fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) members, not only to boost the country’s capability but also that of the region’s response to the coronavirus disease… Read More
Duterte, Vietnam PM commit to stronger ties, stable rice supply
May 27, 2020, 6:25 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc committed to stronger bilateral and regional cooperation against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, including the assurance of long-term rice supply for the Philippines and the mobilization of… Read More
PH defends fight vs. Covid-19 as cases top Southeast Asia
April 16, 2020, 8:05 pm
MANILA – Despite having the highest number of confirmed coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases in Southeast Asia, a Palace official said on Thursday the Philippines is responding to the pandemic in the same way its neighboring countries are doing. In a virtual presser, Cabinet Secretary Karlo… Read More
Asean collaboration necessary to defeat Covid-19: Duterte
April 14, 2020, 6:07 pm
MANILA – Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must work together to counter the adverse social and economic impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic on the regional bloc, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday. “To effectively overcome the challenge of… Read More
Vietnam eyes postponing 36th Asean Summit, related meetings
March 20, 2020, 9:59 pm
HÀ NỘI – Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday wrote to leaders of Asean countries and New Zealand proposing the 36th Asean Summit, the Asean-New Zealand Summit and related meetings, initially scheduled for April 8-9 in Vietnam’s Đà Nẵng City, be postponed until the end of… Read More
Vietnam ready to host Asean Summit
March 6, 2020, 9:22 pm
ĐÀ NẴNG – Asean member-countries highly appreciate Vietnam’s initiatives and proposals in building a vision for Asean in 2025 and beyond, as well as preparations for the Asean Summit at the Asean Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM) on Friday. Deputy minister of foreign affairs Nguyễn Quốc… Read More
Banner stories of Manila’s leading newspapers, Sun. March 1, 2020
March 1, 2020, 11:15 am
INQUIRER – WHO sounds highest alert; virus cases up in SoKor, US PHILIPPINE STAR – ‘US postpones Asean summit due to virus’ MANILA BULLETIN – Muntinlupa City: Traiblazing at 25 DAILY TRIBUNE – Sandigan acquits 2 ‘Euro generals’ MANILA TIMES – Gov’t won’t let up case vs… Read More
PH, US preparing alternative to VFA: envoy
February 28, 2020, 4:59 pm
MANILA – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said Manila and Washington D.C. are now in talks to come up with an agreement in lieu of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). “We are now in the process of trying to find ways – that means to be able to see how we can… Read More
Duterte’s decision to terminate VFA was ‘studied’: Palace
January 27, 2020, 7:02 pm
MANILA – The decision of President Rodrigo Duterte to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) is a “studied response” against the United States for meddling in Philippine internal affairs, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte’s decision… Read More
Duterte 'pondering over' Trump’s invite: Palace
January 23, 2020, 6:41 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is carefully weighing US President Donald Trumps’ invitation to attend a summit in Las Vegas in March, Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte could not yet decide on Trump’s invite, considering that the Filipino… Read More
