Search Result for “ASEAN SUMMIT”
Asean leaders bat for removal of uncertainties in South China Sea
November 4, 2019, 6:31 pm
NONTHABURI, Thailand -- Removal of uncertainties in the South China Sea was among the topics discussed during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-China Summit here Sunday. The summit is part of the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits held here and in Bangkok from November 2 to 4. “The… Read More
7 Asean leaders skip summit with US
November 4, 2019, 5:46 pm
BANGKOK -- Seven out of the 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) were noticeably absent at the Asean-US Summit in Bangkok, at which a Washington representative read out an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the United States for a separate "special… Read More
India, Asean leaders up relations on add'l mutual interests
November 4, 2019, 8:26 am
NONTHABURI, Thailand – Leaders of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are one in pushing for stronger relations with India, being an important pillar that supports the multilateral system and regionalism. This was stressed by Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in… Read More
Duterte, Asean leaders vow to fight ‘common enemies’: Palace
November 4, 2019, 7:49 am
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte and his fellow Southeast Asian leaders have agreed to address “common enemies” affecting their region, which include terrorism, ongoing trade war, and South China Sea disputes, Malacañang said on Sunday. “All of them wanted to unite against common… Read More
Duterte won’t skip Asean-related summits: Palace
November 3, 2019, 7:26 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is doing well and will not skip any of the events on the third and last day of the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits in Thailand, Malacañang said Sunday. In a press conference in Nonthaburi, Thailand, Presidential… Read More
Thai PM bats for closer partnership beyond Asean
November 3, 2019, 7:13 pm
NONTHABURI, Thailand -- Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha highlighted the importance of stronger ties among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as well as the bloc’s trading partners to realize the group’s goal beyond the region. In his speech during the… Read More
Series of ‘fake’ news won’t erode Duterte's popularity: Palace
November 3, 2019, 5:09 pm
MANILA -- Persistent critics who continue to propagate "false" news against President Rodrigo Duterte would not succeed in eroding the Chief Executive's popularity, Malacañang said on Sunday. The statement was issued after Filipino blogger Loi Reyes Landicho claimed that Duterte did not receive… Read More
China, Asean countries to strengthen media exchanges, cooperation
November 3, 2019, 4:07 pm
BANGKOK -- China and countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will take more actions to strengthen media exchanges and cooperation to further enhance mutual understanding and friendship between their peoples and boost ties between the two sides. Leaders of China and the 10… Read More
Thai PM cites importance of Asean, external partner tie-ups
November 3, 2019, 12:52 pm
NONTHABURI, Thailand -- Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday said fostering greater relations with other economic blocs and groups will ensure the achievement and sustainability of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) goals. In his speech during the 35th… Read More
PRRD calls for conclusion of COC, peaceful resolution of sea row
November 3, 2019, 12:48 pm
NONTHABURI, Thailand -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte raised the need for a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea issue and the immediate conclusion of a binding Code of Conduct (COC) for the benefit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). He stressed these points during the… Read More
RCEP talks near conclusion: DTI chief
November 3, 2019, 11:53 am
Nonthaburi, THAILAND -- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) trade ministers expect to give a positive report on the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to Asean leaders on Monday despite some issues with one country. In a briefing Saturday at the sidelines of the… Read More
Lorenzana to lead relief efforts in Mindanao quake-hit areas
November 2, 2019, 5:56 pm
MANILA -- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has been tasked to lead the government’s relief operations in areas hit by powerful earthquakes in Mindanao. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, acting as the government’s officer-in-charge, has delegated Lorenzana as the point person for the… Read More
Stronger gov't, private sector partnership needed in digital era
November 2, 2019, 5:30 pm
NONTHABURI, Thailand -- Closer coordination among member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and the private sector will be the driving force that will help address issues caused by technological innovations, Asean - Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) chairman Arin Jira… Read More
‘Unthinking’ critics behind ‘bogus’ news vs. Duterte: Palace
November 2, 2019, 1:40 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Saturday took a swipe at President Rodrigo Duterte’s “unthinking” critics, who peddled “bogus” news about the supposed order of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn for the Chief Executive to “behave” while attending ASEAN summits in Thailand. This came… Read More
PH to be protected under the proposed RCEP
November 2, 2019, 11:59 am
NONTHABURI, Thailand -- Safeguards included in the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) between the Asean and six major economies are seen to protect the Philippines, among others, from greater economic competition. “I would suppose that gains by the Philippines from the… Read More
Andanar to ask NBI to trace source of fake news on PRRD
November 2, 2019, 11:34 am
NONTHABURI, Thailand -- The perpetrator of the "news" that supposedly came out in one of the local newspapers here, saying that Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn warned President Rodrigo R. Duterte to “behave”, will be exposed, Communication Secretary Martin Andanar said Friday. The news is… Read More
Duterte in Thailand for 35th Asean summit
November 2, 2019, 9:37 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte, who is set to join his fellow Southeast Asian leaders at the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Summits in Thailand on November 2-4, “arrived safely” in Thailand on Friday night, Malacañang said. “We confirm that… Read More
Thai King’s 'order' for PRRD to ‘behave’ is ‘fake news’: Andanar
November 1, 2019, 6:04 pm
MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar slammed Friday the purveyor of “fake news”, who edited the front page of a Bangkok-based newspaper to make it appear that Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn is ordering President Rodrigo Duterte to… Read More
PH hopes for swift conclusion of RCEP negotiations: Andanar
November 1, 2019, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines has expressed optimism that the negotiations for the crafting of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) pact, a proposed free trade deal initiated by Southeast Asian leaders, will conclude during the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)… Read More
Duterte to monitor situation in quake-hit areas while in Thailand
November 1, 2019, 11:56 am
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will continue monitoring the situation in the Philippines, especially in the quake-hit areas of Mindanao, while he is away from the country, Malacañang said on Friday. The President remains “on top of the situation,” despite his decision to fly to Thailand… Read More
