Search Result for “ASEAN SUMMIT”
COC to prevent misunderstanding in WPS: Lorenzana
December 7, 2018, 8:34 pm
MANILA -- A code of conduct (COC) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) within three years or earlier would reduce miscalculations and misunderstanding in the hotly-contested maritime area, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Friday. Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Pilipinas… Read More
PCOO, other agencies recognized for 2017 ASEAN hosting
December 3, 2018, 9:05 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday recognized the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and other agencies and officials for their contribution to the successful chairmanship of the Philippines for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in 2017. The… Read More
Duterte’s decision to finish APEC shows resolve, versatility
November 20, 2018, 11:50 am
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s decision to finish the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Papua New Guinea exemplifies his “decisiveness and versatility”, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this remark following criticisms that… Read More
Duterte back from 'fruitful' participation in ASEAN, APEC summits
November 19, 2018, 9:30 am
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte returned to the country on Sunday evening from the 33rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Singapore and the 26th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Papua New Guinea from Nov. 12 to 18. Duterte arrived around 7 p.m. at the Davao City International… Read More
PRRD urges APEC to push for 'inclusive globalization'
November 18, 2018, 4:40 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte urged fellow Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders to push for globalization that is inclusive and empowers smaller economies like the Philippines. Department of Trade and Investment (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said Duterte made this appeal during the… Read More
More than 5K cops to secure Xi Jinping's visit
November 18, 2018, 11:51 am
MANILA -- Some 5,500 police officers will be deployed for the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Nov. 20-21, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director, Chief Supt. Guillermo Eleazar said over the weekend. Eleazar said most of the cops who will be deployed are from Metro… Read More
AFP-PNP ‘joint assessment’ on ML extension out soon
November 17, 2018, 1:10 pm
MANILA -- The final decision to extend martial law in Mindanao may be out by next week as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are to come up with a “joint assessment” for a “more validated conclusive reports”. As of now, the AFP has yet to… Read More
Lazy accusation vs. PRRD is product of witless mind: Palace
November 16, 2018, 8:47 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday fired back at Senator Antonio Trillanes IV after he claimed that President Rodrigo Duterte can be either seriously ill or simply too lazy for taking "power naps" during the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Singapore. “Accusation that… Read More
Duterte, Abe tackle peace, infrastructure
November 16, 2018, 2:07 pm
SINGAPORE -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday discussed cooperation in the areas of peace and infrastructure in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. After the closing ceremony of the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, the two leaders met at… Read More
PRRD in Papua New Guinea for APEC meet
November 16, 2018, 1:59 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday arrived in Papua New Guinea to attend the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting from November 17 to 18. Duterte arrived around 5 a.m. at the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby straight from his successful… Read More
Palace hails PH’s role in ASEAN-China ties
November 15, 2018, 7:14 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Thursday welcomed the formal announcement of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the designation of the Philippines as the new Country Coordinator for the ASEAN-China Dialogue Relations. “Prime Minister Lee made the announcement during his opening remarks at the… Read More
ASEAN reaffirms freedom of navigation in WPS
November 15, 2018, 6:11 pm
MANILA -- While no specific distinctions were given, freedom of navigation and overflight in the disputed South China Sea was reaffirmed in general by the Philippines and other member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on… Read More
China’s Xi to visit PH next week
November 15, 2018, 6:07 pm
MANILA -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a two-day state visit to the Philippines on Nov. 20-21 this year, Malacañang announced on Thursday. “The Palace wishes to announce the forthcoming State Visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a… Read More
54th ASEAN-COCI to be held in Manila in 2019
November 15, 2018, 8:15 am
MANILA -- The Philippines will host the 54th Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee on Culture and Information (COCI) in 2019. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Undersecretary George Apacible announced this after a nine-member Philippines… Read More
PRRD’s participation in ASEAN related events 'fruitful’
November 14, 2018, 9:04 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte had a fruitful and productive participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related summits held in Singapore, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte attended the 21st ASEAN-China Summit… Read More
Palace explains PRRD’s absence in few ASEAN Related Summits
November 14, 2018, 8:41 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday clarified that President Rodrigo Duterte’s absence in few meetings of 33rd ASEAN Related Summits has nothing to do with his physical health. “We assure the nation that his aforementioned absence has nothing to do with his physical health and well-being which… Read More
Duterte vows to work for early conclusion of COC in WPS
November 14, 2018, 1:10 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has assured the Philippines’ commitment to work with all concerned parties to achieve early conclusion of an effective Code of Conduct in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Duterte made this commitment as he assured his fellow Association of Southeast Asian… Read More
Palace commends Filipina for bagging inaugural ASEAN prize
November 14, 2018, 10:36 am
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday congratulated a Filipina advocate for persons with autism for bringing home the inaugural Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Prize 2018 in Singapore. “The Palace wishes to congratulate Ms. Erlinda Uy Koe of the ASEAN Society Philippines and the ASEAN… Read More
PRRD to reiterate PH stance on WPS in ASEAN Summit
November 13, 2018, 6:17 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte will reiterate the “principled positions” of the Philippine government concerning the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) and other issues during his participation at the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Malacañang, in a… Read More
PRRD appoints Medialdea as OIC during his trips to Singapore, PNG
November 12, 2018, 7:19 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte has designated Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as officer-in-charge while he is on official trips to Singapore and Papua New Guinea. Duterte will be in Singapore to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit from Nov. 12 to 15 and… Read More
