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Minister says ASEAN will become epicenter of growth
May 12, 2023, 11:42 am
JAKARTA – Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono has said that he is optimistic ASEAN will become an epicenter of growth, as envisioned by Indonesia, which is chairing the regional grouping this year. "The ASEAN Summit is not merely a ceremonial event, but we believe it… Read More
PBBM eyes talks with Vietnam over reported presence in PH EEZ
May 12, 2023, 9:13 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has emphasized the need for the Philippines and Vietnam to reach an agreement to avoid potential maritime disputes. Marcos discussed with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh his intent to hold a dialogue with Hanoi to avoid a repeat of sightings… Read More
Marcos asks Widodo to 'reexamine' Mary Jane Veloso's case
May 11, 2023, 10:41 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he has asked Indonesian President Joko Widodo to reexamine the case of jailed overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso, who has been on Indonesia's death row over drug-related charges. In a chance interview with reporters, Marcos said… Read More
Marcos thanks Timor-Leste's quick rejection of Teves' asylum plea
May 11, 2023, 9:51 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed gratitude to Timor-Leste for its "quick" rejection of Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr.'s application for political asylum. This, as Marcos on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with Timor-Leste Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak… Read More
PBBM returns from successful ASEAN summit in Indonesia
May 11, 2023, 7:45 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Manila on Thursday following his participation in the successful 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. The plane carrying Marcos and the official Philippine delegation,… Read More
Marcos urges ‘all’ to abide by UNCLOS to prevent conflict in SCS
May 11, 2023, 6:55 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged all parties to abide by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to prevent the South China Sea (SCS) from becoming the focal point of armed conflict. The Filipino leader made this call during his intervention at… Read More
ASEAN consensus to address Myanmar violence likely - Marcos
May 11, 2023, 6:36 pm Updated on May 11, 2023, 9:27 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) appeared to have reached a consensus to address the situation in Myanmar. “There seems to be a consensus forming amongst the ASEAN Member States that we need to… Read More
Pinoys stand to gain from PBBM participation in ASEAN summit
May 11, 2023, 5:14 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit will contribute to the betterment of ordinary Filipinos. In a media interview at the Merourah Komodo Convention Center in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Wednesday, Romualdez said… Read More
Marcos, Chinh vow to elevate PH-Vietnam cooperation
May 11, 2023, 8:40 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have agreed to elevate the Philippines and Vietnam’s cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, tourism, agriculture, and defense and security. The commitment was made when the two leaders held a… Read More
Food sufficiency vital in attaining human security - Marcos
May 10, 2023, 8:09 pm
MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) could attain overall human security once it succeeds in being food self-sufficient, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said. Marcos issued the statement as he called on the ASEAN member-states to pursue innovative solutions… Read More
ASEAN Summit delegates, state guests use electric vehicles
May 10, 2023, 7:40 pm
LABUAN BAJO, E Nusa Tenggara – Delegates and state guests of the 42nd ASEAN Summit on May 9-11, 2023, in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, used electric vehicles, Assistant Logistics for the Presidential Guard (Paspampres) Lieutenant Colonel Infantry, Fanny Pantouw stated. The state heads… Read More
PH, Laos seek enhanced ties on health, education, trade
May 10, 2023, 6:57 pm Updated on May 11, 2023, 8:20 am
MANILA – The Philippines and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) on Wednesday vowed to work closely to enhance the two countries' relations across several areas such as health, education, trade and people-to-people exchange agreements, Malacañang said on Wednesday. According to a news… Read More
Romualdez: ASEAN must boost economic ties in post-pandemic era
May 10, 2023, 6:05 pm
MANILA – Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Wednesday said leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must join hands for enhanced trade and investment among member states in the post-pandemic era to sustain the region’s economic growth and create more jobs and business… Read More
PBBM pushes for ASEAN youth empowerment
May 10, 2023, 5:58 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to support initiatives aimed at empowering the youth. Marcos made the call, as he acknowledged the young leaders’ crucial role in addressing pressing… Read More
Back int'l law, boost trade, fight climate change: PBBM to ASEAN
May 10, 2023, 2:08 pm
MANILA – Upholding international law, promoting trade and investments and addressing climate change must be the priorities of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. "In order to harness the potential of our region, I believe that… Read More
PBBM hints at Cabinet reorganization as appointment ban ends
May 9, 2023, 10:43 pm
MANILA – A reorganization of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet is in the offing after the one-year appointment ban on those who ran in the May 2022 elections lapsed on Tuesday. Marcos confirmed this to the media in a briefing before the start of the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian… Read More
Marcos to push for speedy issuance of 'new' COC in SCS
May 9, 2023, 10:34 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. bared Tuesday that he would urge his fellow Southeast Asian leaders to find a way to ensure the immediate issuance of a "new" Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (SCS). On the eve of his participation in the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian… Read More
PH hasn’t abandoned clemency bid for Veloso - Marcos
May 9, 2023, 10:30 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippine government has not stopped from its appeal for clemency for Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipino worker who has been on Indonesia's death row over drug-related charges. "We haven't really stopped," Marcos told reporters in a… Read More
Indonesia to support Timor-Leste in gaining full ASEAN membership
May 9, 2023, 9:27 pm
LABUAN BAJO, NTT -- Indonesia is ready to support the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in its efforts to gain full membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). At a press conference in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, on Monday, ASEAN Cooperation Director of the Indonesian… Read More
PBBM now in Indonesia, hopes to solve ASEAN's 'unique' challenges
May 9, 2023, 8:50 pm Updated on May 10, 2023, 9:36 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday afternoon to participate in the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits. Marcos and the official Philippine delegation arrived at the Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia at 4:54… Read More
