ASEAN IN FOCUS

Xi, Duterte agree to further improve ties, boost cooperation during Peru meeting

  CHINESE President Xi Jinping and his Philippine counterpart, Rodrigo Duterte, met in Peruvian capital Lima Saturday and pledged to further promote bilateral ties and strive for more fruitful cooperation. Talking on the sidelines of the 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Xi praised Duterte’s visit to China last month, saying it achieved full improvement of China-Philippines relations, opened a new chapter for bilateral ties and injected positive energy into regional peace and […]

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Thousands protest against scandal-plagued Malaysia PM

  by M Jegathesan KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) –Thousands of yellow-clad Malaysians flooded the capital Saturday to demand Prime Minister Najib Razak resign over a corruption scandal, as feared clashes with pro-government rightists failed to materialize. Leading reformist group Bersih, whose colour is yellow, turned out huge crowds for the second time in 15 months to vent anger over allegations that billions of dollars were looted from Najib’s brainchild investment fund, 1MDB. Tensions in the […]

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Prince William warns of looming threat of extinction

HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — Britain’s Prince William on Thursday delivered a dire warning on the fate of the world’s endangered wildlife, telling a major conference in Hanoi that vulnerable species are being killed at a “horrifying” rate. Vietnam is a global hub for the illicit trade of contraband animal products, including ivory, rhino horn, pangolin, tiger and bear parts. The communist country is both a top consumer and popular transit route for illegal products from […]

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Thailand finds 33 new cases of Zika, says health ministry

BANGKOK, Thailand (Reuters) – Thai health officials on Wednesday said 33 new Zika virus cases have been detected in the country as officials step up screening for groups at high risk from the disease such as pregnant women. “We confirmed 33 new cases last week and have detected the virus in two further provinces,” Ministry of Public Health spokesman Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai told Reuters. Suwannachai said health campaigns warning travelers about Zika have been increased as […]

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Scaling the odds at Vietnam’s pangolin rehab

by Jenny VAUGHAN CUC PHUONG, Vietnam (AFP) — Pangolin Mi Bo has seen better days. He arrived at a rescue centre in Vietnam missing a paw after it was cut off in a snare trap. The rest of his body is marked by red lacerations, and he will probably never regain enough strength to return to the wild. But he is among the lucky ones. Rescued from poachers, Mi Bo and dozens of other pangolins […]

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Skygazers gear up for extra bright ‘supermoon’

by Sam Reeves JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Skygazers were heading to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches Monday to witness the closest “supermoon” to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The unusually big and bright Moon will appear at its most impressive just as night falls over Asia, but astronomy enthusiasts will be able to see Earth’s satellite loom large anywhere in the world shortly after sunset, weather permitting. […]

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Duterte arrives from Malaysia, Thailand; says Malaysia to help in trade, peace, maritime security

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived early Friday morning from his successful two-day official visit in Malaysia and from his brief visit to Thailand where he paid his last respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadeh. The President said he was “glad to be back” from his visit to the two countries. Duterte met with Prime Minister Najib Razak in Putrajaya, Malaysia where they discussed cooperation to combat terrorism, piracy, and to strengthen […]

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Philippines to allow Indonesia, Malaysia to pursue kidnappers, pirates into PHL waters

  THE Philippines on Thursday (November 10) agreed to allow Malaysia and Indonesia to carry out “hot pursuits” in its territorial waters, as they look to combat kidnappings and piracy by Islamist Abu Sayyaf rebels. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Najib Razak after a meeting with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is on a two-day visit to Malaysia. “If we’re chasing the bad guys, for example, and we reach the international maritime boundaries […]

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US committed to its bilateral relationship with the Philippines.

(Eagle News) — The US Department of State said that the relationship between the Philippines and the United States does not depend on one individual, particularly President Rodrigo Duterte. This remark came as US Department of State Spokesperson John Kirby reiterates that the American government is committed to its bilateral relationship with the Philippines.

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US sends new envoy to Manila

(Eagle News) — Amid separation issues, the United States sends a new envoy to Manila. Sung Kim, a soft-spoken veteran U.S. diplomat with considerable experience facing the North Koreans, was sworn in Thursday at the State Department by Secretary of State John Kerry. The new American Ambassador to the Philippines said, he is eager to start his work in manila amid antagonistic remarks from President Rodrigo Duterte. Kim was nominated for the job in May […]

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