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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said ASEAN member countries are “extremely worried” because of the rising tensions following the North Korean firing of a ballistic missile, saying this is putting “Mother Earth on an edge” and could lead to a nuclear war where Asia will be the first victim. “The countries of ASEAN, or ASEAN as a word is extremely worried. There seems to be two countries playing with their toys, and […]
Philippine International Convention Center (Eagle News Service) — President Rodrigo Duterte, Chair of the 30th ASEAN Summit said that the world leaders “had engaging, productive and fruitful deliberations on ASEAN’s work in community building and the implementation of the blueprints and work plans of the three community pillars – the Political-Security, Economic Community and the Socio-Cultural Community” in the realization of ASEAN Vision 2025. Speaking to local and international media at the Philippine International […]
(Eagle News) — These photos capture just some of the highlights of the dances and other musical performances that represent the best of the Filipino’s artistic talent showcased during the opening of the 30th ASEAN Summit at the PICC in Manila on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The event was attended by the heads of state of the 10 ASEAN member nations, as well as their spouses, and delegations. The musical and dance performances were […]
(Eagle News Service) – The heads of state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) led by President Rodrigo Duterte formally signed the declaration on the role of the civil service as a catalyst to achieve the regional bloc’s 2025 vision on Saturday. The declaration–signed at the Philippine International Convention Center—underscores the significance of the civil service as the backbone of good governance in the region, and its role for an enhanced cross-sectoral […]
By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — In his opening statement at the Plenary Session of the 30th ASEAN Summit, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized the collective spirit that has defined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for the last five decades but quick to stress to the heads of the 10-member regional bloc that “work is far from complete”. “Unity, solidarity, and cooperation have defined ASEAN over the last five decades and these […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte led the opening ceremony of the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, Manila on April 29, 2017, where he called for a drug-free ASEAN region and a call for all ASEAN leaders to leave a lasting legacy for the region and for the world.’ During his speech and with the heads of […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte formally opened the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit with a speech that, among others, called for a drug-free region. “With political will and cooperation, it can be dismantled. It can be destroyed before it destroys society,” he said in his opening speech before the heads of state and high-ranking government officials of the 10 member-nations of the regional bloc. Duterte also emphasized independence, non-interference in affairs, mutual […]
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to release a chairman’s statement on the South China Sea at the end of the one-day Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) leaders meeting on Saturday. But Duterte’s chairman’s statement, which is meant to reflect the views of all ASEAN leaders, will not mention the international tribunal ruling nor China directly, according to a draft obtained by AFP. “We shared the serious concerns expressed by some leaders over recent developments and escalation […]
International Media Center, Conrad (Eagle News Service) – Heads of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) begin to arrive at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) today. Receiving the leaders and their respective spouses at the grand staircase of the PICC is Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña. President Duterte will play host to the leaders of the ASEAN and preside over the opening ceremony at the PICC and […]
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 in Manila on April 28, 2017. He last met with President Rodrigo Duterte during the Chief Executive’s visit to the Republic of Singapore in December last year, where both leaders talked about Philippines-Singapore partnerships in addressing transnational crimes, illegal drug trade, among others. With his arrival, all the 10 ASEAN leaders are now in the country for the 30th […]
