DAVAO CITY (October 11)--- President Rodrigo Duterte and the rest of the Philippine delegation are safe in Indonesia, after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake this morning. The earthquake affected the coast of Java and Bali islands. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said Duterte and his entourage are safe and are all accounted for. Special Assistant to the … [Read more...] about Duterte, delegation safe after magnitude 5.8 quake in Indonesia
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Palace thanks Filipinos for ‘tremendous success’ of ASEAN Summit
MANILA, Philippines --- Malacañang has extended its gratitude to all Filipinos for their contribution to the “tremendous success” of the Philippines’ hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, said the country’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017 was generally peaceful, orderly, and fruitful, owing to … [Read more...] about Palace thanks Filipinos for ‘tremendous success’ of ASEAN Summit
America eyes Philippines as investment hub
MANILA, Philippines ---The Philippines and the United States have committed to strengthen dialogues for innovation and sharing of best practices in technology to optimize the country’s position "as a preferred destination for American investments in the Asia-Pacific region". “The two sides decided to further deepen the extensive US-Philippine economic relationship," said a … [Read more...] about America eyes Philippines as investment hub
Duterte, kuwang sa tulog, nabalaka ug hago tungod sa ASEAN Summit
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW --- Kuwang sa tulog, kapoy ug nabalaka, mao kini gibati karon ni President Rodrigo Dutetre isip chairman sa bag-o pa lang nahuman nga ASEAN Summit 2017 nga gipahigayon dinhi sa Pilipinas . Loyloy ug mata ug namiyahok ang nawong sa Presidente sa dihang miatubang kini sa miembro sa media Martes sa gabii, Nobember 14, atol sa pormal nga pagtapos sa tulo ka … [Read more...] about Duterte, kuwang sa tulog, nabalaka ug hago tungod sa ASEAN Summit
ASEAN SIGNS LANDMARK CONSENSUS ON MIGRANT PROTECTION
MANILA – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have committed to champion regional cooperation on protecting and promoting migrant workers' rights. President Rodrigo Duterte, chair of the ASEAN, announced that he and the other ASEAN leaders have agreed to sign the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers. … [Read more...] about ASEAN SIGNS LANDMARK CONSENSUS ON MIGRANT PROTECTION