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Push for S.China Sea code stirs ASEAN suspicions about Beijing's endgame

Manuel Mogato and Martin Petty, Reuters
Posted at Apr 27 12:45 PM

China's support for finalizing a code of conduct in the hotly contested South China Sea is generating some hope in Southeast Asia of settling disputes, but those working out the terms remain unconvinced of Beijing's sincerity. Read more »

Disenyong Mindanao, tampok sa damit ng ASEAN VIPs

Dexter Ganibe, DZMM
Posted at Apr 27 12:27 PM

Bibida ang kultura ng Mindanao sa disenyo ng mga damit na isusuot ng mga lider ng Southeast Asia at kanilang mga kabiyak sa pagdalo nila sa gala dinner na pangungunahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Sabado. Read more »

ASEAN leaders to get taste of Filipino fiesta in dinner with Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 10:36 AM

In his first time to host an international summit, President Rodrigo Duterte will fete leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in a gala dinner inspired by vibrant Philippine fiestas, Malacañang said Tuesday. Read more »

Avoid ASEAN Summit venue, public told

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 01 05:38 PM

Authorities urge the public this week to avoid the Cultural Central of the Philippines (CCP) Complex and its vicinity where the ASEAN Summit is being held. Read more »

ASEAN economic community integration still in the dark

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 04:53 AM

The ASEAN Economic Community has been in place since 2015, but as this report tells us, the parameters of its integration remain elusive.  Read more »

Mga pulong sa 30th ASEAN Summit, umarangkada na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 02:24 AM

Nagsimula na ang mga pulong at aktibidad kaugnay ng 30th ASEAN Summit. Read more »

PAL warns passengers of delays due to ASEAN Summit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 05:33 PM

Philippine Airlines (PAL) warned its passenger of possible flight delays due to the ASEAN Summit in Manila. Read more »

ASEAN chair's draft on sea dispute 'disappointing' - Del Rosario

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 05:27 PM

MANILA - The non-mention of the Philippines' arbitration win against China in the draft ASEAN chairman's statement is "disappointing" and may reflect "absence of desired leadearhip," former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario said Wednesday. Read more »

Alamin: Mga aktibidad sa pagbubukas ng ASEAN

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 01 12:31 PM

Pormal na bubuksan ang 30th ASEAN summit sa bansa ngayong Miyerkoles. Anu-ano ang mga aktibidad ngayong araw? Read more »

DOLE: No work, no pay sa Metro Manila sa Abril 28

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 12:22 AM

Batay sa inilabas na guidelines ng DOLE, iiral ang "no work, no pay" principle kapag hindi pumasok ang empleyado sa araw na ito Read more »

Ready for ASEAN

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 25 10:26 PM

A ambulant vendor walks past a large ASEAN sign displayed in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Pasay City on Tuesday.  The Philippines will be hosting a series of ASEAN meetings highlighted by two leaders-level meetings which will be held this week and in November 2017. Read more »

Security drill for ASEAN

Erik De Castro, Reuters
Posted at Apr 25 10:21 PM

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Group take part during a security drill ahead of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila, on Tuesday.  At least 40,000 members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, traffic enforcers, and other personnel will be deployed in Metro Manila this week to ensure safety during the 4-day meeting. Read more »

All systems go for 30th ASEAN Summit in PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 28 04:24 PM

It's all systems go for the 30th ASEAN Summit happening this week in Manila. Despite security concerns, all 10 ASEAN leaders are set to attend the summit, including democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar.  Read more »

'Pagsagot ni Duterte sa US, EU, aprub sa ASEAN leaders'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 28 04:19 PM

Ayon sa isang political analyst, positibo ang pagtingin ng mga ASEAN leader kay Pangulong Duterte dahil sa kanyang paghamon sa mga makapangyarihang bansa.  Read more »

Pag-aresto kay Duterte, hiniling sa Int’l Criminal Court

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 28 04:13 PM

Sinampahan ng reklamong crime against humanity si Pangulong Duterte sa International Criminal Court sa The Hague, Netherlands. Ipinaaaresto rin ng mga nagreklamo ang Presidente at kanyang mga opisyal.  Read more »

Duterte ready for ASEAN Summit, says official

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 09:40 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is all set to host leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this week, an official said Monday.  Read more »

Duterte's partner, Honeylet, to host ASEAN leaders' spouses

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 24 05:04 PM

MANILA- Honeylet Avenceña, President Rodrigo Duterte's common-law wife, will be hosting the spouses of Association Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders when they come to the Philippines for the organization's summit this week. Read more »

Duterte admin sets P17-B budget for ASEAN hosting

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 04:37 PM

MANILA- The government has set aside P17 billion for the country's chairmanship and hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year. Read more »

PNP on full alert for Asean meet

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 01:01 PM

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday went on full alert status as part of security measures for the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit this week. Read more »

Nobel laureate Suu Kyi to visit PH

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 11:54 AM

MANILA – Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi will visit the Philippines for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, an official said Monday. Read more »