Search Result for “ASEAN SUMMIT”
‘F2F’ issue forces PRRD to skip Jakarta Asean leaders’ summit
April 22, 2021, 3:36 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will skip the summit of Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (Asean) leaders in Jakarta, Indonesia on April 24, Malacañang said on Thursday. Duterte would not be attending the Asean Leaders’ meeting due to “face-to-face” requirement, Presidential… Read More
Locsin to represent Duterte in Asean Summit
April 22, 2021, 3:33 pm
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. is representing President Rodrigo Duterte at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Jakarta this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday. In a statement, the DFA said Duterte designated Locsin as his… Read More
WPS security assured with more assets
April 21, 2021, 11:17 pm
MANILA – The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF WPS) is coordinating for the deployment of more assets needed by Area Task Forces (ATF) in securing the country's control and sovereignty over the maritime territory. "In compliance with the directive of President Rodrigo Roa… Read More
#LadyBoss: Building a Filipino organic bath goods company
March 8, 2021, 8:48 am
MANILA – From what started as a project to ease her kid's eczema problem at home, Angelica Chongco's Mayumi Organics has grown into a company known for locally-made shampoo bars and bath products that have since attracted more and more people to join the "green" movement and make hygiene… Read More
Gordon alarmed by situation in Myanmar
February 1, 2021, 6:08 pm
MANILA – Senator Richard J. Gordon has expressed extreme concern over the political unrest in Myanmar that led to the detainment of several of its outstanding political leaders, including Nobel Peace Prize awardee, Aung San Suu Kyi. “I worry for her safety and wellbeing in this period of… Read More
PH contributes $100-K to Asean Covid-19 response fund
January 22, 2021, 6:21 pm
MANILA – The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has pledged some USD100,000 (approximately PHP4.8 million) to the Asean's Covid-19 Response Fund, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Friday. The contribution is on top of Manila's USD100,000… Read More
Fight vs. Covid-19 takes center stage in Duterte's 4th year
December 30, 2020, 3:41 pm
MANILA – Just like other governments in the world grappling with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, the Duterte administration’s fight against the deadly virus got off to a rough start but started showing improvements after recalibrating its strategy by balancing the effective… Read More
Countries must tackle security issues amid Covid-19: DND exec
December 14, 2020, 3:14 pm
MANILA – Defense Undersecretary Cardozo Luna said security issues should not be set aside amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Luna made this statement at the 14th Asean Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM), 7th ADMM-Plus, and related meetings hosted by this year's chairman… Read More
DOE receives 14 applications for oil, gas exploration
December 4, 2020, 1:00 pm
MANILA – Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi said the agency has received 14 applications for oil and gas exploration activities to search for untapped energy resources in the country. Speaking at the virtual 16th Energy Investment Forum on Friday, Cusi said the DOE will be… Read More
Duterte, Australian PM discuss bilateral relations via phone call
November 30, 2020, 8:42 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte spoke to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison via phone call on Monday to discuss Philippine-Australia bilateral relations and regional and multilateral cooperation, including the results of the 37th Asean Summit and Related Summits. Chief of Presidential… Read More
Leni should take initiative of mending fences with PRRD: Palace
November 24, 2020, 5:42 pm
MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo should take the initiative of setting aside differences to work together with President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said Tuesday. In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said it is up to Robredo to take action so that she and… Read More
US donates $18-M worth of precision-guided weapons to PH
November 23, 2020, 3:52 pm
MANILA – The United States (US) on Monday donated USD18 million worth of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) to the Philippines which would be used by the government in counter-terrorism operations. "I’m pleased to transfer a package of precision guided missiles and munitions including 100 towed… Read More
Robredo made it appear she led relief efforts: Palace
November 18, 2020, 5:23 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte lost his temper with Vice President Leni Robredo because she made it appear that she was in charge of typhoon relief efforts, Malacañang said Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte “must have had his reasons” for his tirade since… Read More
PRRD hits Leni for ‘grandstanding’ during typhoons
November 18, 2020, 8:29 am
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday night lashed out at Vice President Leni Robredo for alleged “grandstanding” and questioning his absence during the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses last week. Duterte labeled Robredo as “dishonest” for pretending not to know that he was… Read More
Gov’t remains focused on public service delivery: Go
November 17, 2020, 3:43 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday defended President Rodrigo Duterte and the administration, saying the government remains on top of the situation and is focused on public service delivery despite criticisms in social media at the height of recent calamities and crises faced… Read More
Asean leaders agree on pandemic-coping measures, cooperation
November 16, 2020, 1:49 pm
HANOI – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) concluded its 37th summit and related meetings on Sunday, putting priorities on measures to respond to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic and commitments to multilateral cooperation. Addressing the closing ceremony,… Read More
Probe illegal logging, mining in Region 2, Duterte to Cimatu
November 15, 2020, 4:46 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday ordered Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu to look into reports of illegal logging and mining after Cagayan Valley experienced massive flooding triggered by heavy rainfall due to Typhoon Ulysses and enhanced by the tail-end of a cold front. “I will… Read More
Duterte clears Sinas in mañanita controversy
November 15, 2020, 12:26 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday cleared Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Debold Sinas of violation of rules months after his highly-criticized birthday mañanita where more than a dozen visitors attended despite the lockdown restrictions at that time. "This is my call.… Read More
RCEP trade ministers sign free trade deal
November 15, 2020, 11:39 am
MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez bared that trade ministers of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) participating countries will sign the free trade deal on Sunday. “RCEP is set to be signed by trade ministers on Sunday during the Asean… Read More
Locsin hails Asean's pandemic recovery plan
November 14, 2020, 7:06 pm
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. participated in a series of preparatory meetings on November 10 leading up to the 37th Asean Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 12-15, 2020, and rallied Asean member states on several key priorities. At the Asean Foreign Ministers’… Read More
