Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday said world leaders must agree on a global price ceiling, even a waiver on patents for vaccines, if less developed countries are to gain greater access to immunization against Covid-19.
Asean, China collaborate on COVID vaccine development
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China will work together to advance the development and distribution of a coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine, President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday.
Duterte, other ASEAN leaders to discuss COVID challenges and responses during virtual meet
President Rodrigo Duterte and his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to review current initiatives and explore new avenues for enhanced cooperation to strengthen regional capacities to address coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Philippines, Vietnam unite against China;’s bullying in South China Sea
The Philippines and Vietnam reaffirmed the shared commitment to pursue peace, security, and stability in the South China Sea (SCS).
Duterte seeks ASEAN collaboration in fight vs Covid-19: ‘No country can stand alone’
President Rodrigo Duterte called on his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “collaborate” and “coordinate” in addressing the challenges of coronavirus (Covid-19).
Para derecho casino: Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas
US President Donald Trump has invited Southeast Asian leaders to meet next month in Las Vegas, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday, after a summit last year was scrapped.
Duterte invited to attend US-ASEAN Summit on Mar. 14
President Rodrigo Duterte has been invited to visit the United States to attend a summit between the United States and the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on March 14 in Las Vegas, United States (US).
Busy lolo mo! Duterte will have hectic sked in South Korea trip
President Rodrigo Duterte will have a “very hectic” schedule during his visit to South Korea from November 25 to 26. Duterte is slated to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) – Republic of Korea (ROK) Commemorative Summit and other side events in Busan, South Korea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday.
Palace defends Duterte’s absence from ASEAN events: Umabsent din ang iba!
Malacañang defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s absences from two Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit events in Bangkok, Thailand.
Southeast Asian not mere spectators, pawns in geopolitical chessboard – Duterte
Amid Asia’s changing geopolitical landscape, President Rodrigo Duterte said countries belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the rest of the Asia Pacific region should not be relegated to “mere spectators, or worse, pawns” in a geopolitical chessboard.
LOOK: Nag-banyo! Duterte skips Asean+3 Summit photo session
President Rodrigo Duterte missed the family photo session at the 22nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Plus Three Summit Monday.
Minor fire on Japan govt jet with Bangkok-bound PM Abe on board
A minor fire broke out mid-flight on a Japanese government jet Sunday while Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was on board, but it was extinguished quickly with no injuries, media reports said.
World’s biggest trade deal to be delayed to 2020: draft ASEAN statement
The signing of the world’s largest trade pact will likely be kicked back to 2020, according to a draft statement by Southeast Asian leaders, delaying a deal craved by China as it seeks to temper the fallout from a painful tariff war with the US.
Duterte flies to Thailand for ASEAN summit
President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to fly to Bangkok, Thailand for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this afternoon.
US, SE Asia to hold first ever joint maritime drill
The US and 10 Southeast Asian states will hold their first-ever joint maritime exercises in September, aimed at preventing “wrongdoing” as Washington and Beijing jostle for influence in the region.
Dehado ang Pilipinas! Robredo impatient for a Code of Conduct in South China Sea
Vice President Leni Robredo wants the code of conduct on the South China Sea to be finalized soon to prevent tension from escalating further in the disputed waters.
No UNCLOS, no US-EU in South China Sea: Xi Jinping wants code of conduct finished before Duterte’s term ends
After its initial reluctance, China is now urging members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to complete the code of conduct on the South China Sea before 2021, when President Rodrigo Duterte’s three year turn as chairman of the regional ends.
Canada raises detained citizens with China
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Friday she had spoken to her Chinese counterpart in their first public meeting since the countries became embroiled in a diplomatic spat over two Canadians detained in China.
Pompeo rips into China, urges ASEAN to trust in US
America’s top diplomat Mike Pompeo on Friday implored Southeast Asian nations to trust in US values, delivering a withering takedown of China’s leadership of a region it considers its backyard.
China hampering energy activity in South China Sea with its bullying acts
The United States on Saturday expressed concern over reports that China is hampering other countries’ oil and gas activities in the South China Sea and accused Beijing of acting like a bully.
Definitely! Duterte is flying to the US
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s trip to Washington D.C. is certain, but due to the issue of scheduling, no definite date has yet been set.
ASEAN seeks impartial probe on alleged human rights violations in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders on Sunday called for an independent and impartial investigation into the allegations of human right abuses in conflict-torn Rakhine state.
Protectionism slammed as Southeast Asian leaders rally to trade pact
Southeast Asian leaders made an impassioned plea against protectionism at a regional summit in Bangkok Sunday, warning that a dragging US-China trade spat could hammer their export-led economies.
Makabayan bloc seeks SC intervention to halt China-funded irrigation project
Lawmakers belonging to the Makabayan bloc are set to file a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) to compel the Duterte administration to withdraw its loan agreement with China for the Chico River Pump Irrigation project for alleged violation of the Constitution.
