The 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Saturday, April 29, officially adopted a declaration highlighting the importance of civil service in good governance and in enhancing cooperation in the region.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte pushed for a drug-free Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) community as he formally opened the 30th ASEAN Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Saturday, April 29.
Prime Minister of Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday, April 28, shared the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in promoting inclusive growth in Thailand during the first Prosperity for All Summit at the City of Dreams in Parañaque City.
President Rodrigo Duterte attended on Friday, April 28, the 14th ASEAN Leadership Forum highlighting the importance of inclusivity in uplifting the lives of the people in the region.The 14th ASEAN Leadership Forum has the theme, “Advancing Partnerships, Prospering Together in a New World Economy.”
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomed Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in Malacañan Palace on Friday, April 28, where the two leaders agreed to further strengthen cooperation on areas of mutual interest.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday, April 28, expressed its concern on the tension in the Korean Peninsula which also includes the nuclear tests and missile launches in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will chair tomorrow’s BIMP-East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Summit with the adoption of the BIMP-EAGA Vision 2025 and the Sunday’s launching of the first ASEAN Roll On Roll Off (RoRo) ferry service high on the agenda for discussion.
The March 25-28 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey shows 50% of Filipino families considered or rated themselves mahirap or poor.
The ten countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) continuous community-building efforts serve as the backdrop of this year’s 30th ASEAN Summit as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday, April 27, hosted a welcome dinner for the ASEAN Foreign Ministers at the Marriott Hotel Manila in Pasay City.
President Rodrigo Duterte met with the officials of the Philippine Chinese Charitable Association Inc. (PCCAI) in Malacañan Palace on Tuesday discussing about possible collaboration.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, April 26, assured that the “excellent rapport” built by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte with the leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will make the country’s Chairmanship of the ASEAN a success.
We recognize the New York Times’ right to opinion, however, we have a clear disagreement with the newspaper’s April 25 editorial, “Let the World Condemn Duterte,” which was based on a complaint filed by a lawyer of a self-confessed assassin.
The arrest of PSupt. Maria Cristina Brugada Nobleza who was assigned at the PNP Crime Lab of PRO11 underlines the need for vigilance in the campaign for peace within our borders.
The timing of the filing of the case is suspect – apparently meant to create negative news in the midst of the Philippines ASEAN debut; as it cannot prosper.
We strongly condemn the beheading of Staff Sergeant Anni Siraji of the 32nd Infantry Battalion (32IB).
The First Quarter 2017 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey saying 6.3% of families lost property to street robbery, burglars (break-ins), or carnappers within the past six months validates earlier reports showing an increase in crime after the Philippine National Police (PNP) suspended Oplan Tokhang and Project Double Barrel last January.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited on Friday, April 21 the Russian guided missile cruiser “Varyag” anchored in the Port of Manila.
The fact remains that President Duterte is supported by majority of the Filipinos in his campaign against illegal hard drugs, crime and corruption.
The commitment of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte against contractualization has taken shape with more than 40,000 workers regularized since July last year, the Palace announced on Thursday, April 20.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, April 20, formally received the credentials of Myanmar Ambassador-Designate to the Philippines U Win Naing.
President Rodrigo Duterte graced the 80th birthday celebration of Manila Mayor and former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada at the Manila Hotel on Wednesday, April 19.
We express our deep condolences to the families of the victims who died in the tragic bus accident in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija.
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), in cooperation with the Center for Strategy, Enterprise & Intelligence (CenSEI), will unveil DuterteNomics in a forum on April 18, Tuesday at The Conrad Hotel, Pasay City.
What makes President Rodrigo R. Duterte so admired by Filipinos and international leaders alike is his national agenda – he has prioritized public interest first and foremost, especially the needs and aspirations of the poor and common people.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, April 17, vowed that government will provide assistance for the repatriation and livelihood of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), as he welcomed more than 100 amnesty availees from Saudi Arabia.
We express our sincerest condolences to the bereaved family of FB Ramon 2 captain, Noel Besconde, who met untimely death in the hands of the kidnap-for-ransom group (KFRG) Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).
(Manama, Bahrain) – A Philippine Embassy official here has expressed confidence that the relationship between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Bahrain will be elevated to greater heights with the upcoming state visit of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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