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South China Sea code eyed by 2021

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Posted at Nov 05 10:40 AM

A Chinese warship tried to drive away a Filipino-crewed commercial vessel that sailed near Scarborough Shoal in late September. But the Filipino captain of the Liberia-flagged oil tanker stood his ground, insisting on the vessel's right to passage. Read more »

ASEAN members not pawns in geopolitical chessboard, Duterte says

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Posted at Nov 05 04:50 AM

NONTHABURI, Thailand—Amid a shifting geopolitical landscape in Asia, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday that his government is expanding the horizons for Philippine diplomacy and supports an open and inclusive order in the Asia Pacific region, according to a Palace statement. Read more »

Duterte thanks Japan for help in BARMM creation

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Posted at Nov 05 04:43 AM

NONTHABURI, Thailand—President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday expressed his gratitude to Japan for its assistance in the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), which paves the way for a lasting peace in the region. Read more »

Duterte warns Western countries anew: Stop shipping trash to Asia

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Posted at Nov 05 04:42 AM

NONTHABURI, Thailand—President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he wants Western countries to stop shipping their garbage marked as “recyclables” to developing Asian countries. Read more »

Duterte back in Manila after 35th ASEAN Summit in Thailand

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Posted at Nov 05 04:39 AM

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte returned to Manila early Tuesday after participating in the 3-day ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Read more »

Duterte lauds role of Asian major economies in ASEAN dev't

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Posted at Nov 05 04:33 AM

NONTHABURI, Thailand—President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday welcomed the efforts made by China, Japan and South Korea in supporting the development goals of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and spelled out areas of future cooperation.  Read more »

ASEAN nagkasundo na isulong ang South China Sea code of conduct

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Posted at Nov 05 01:02 AM

Nagtapos na araw ang ASEAN Summit and Related Summits na dinaluhan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Thailand. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 4, 2019

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Updated as of Nov 05 01:04 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

US envoy decries Chinese 'intimidation' in South China Sea

Reuters
Posted at Nov 04 03:41 PM

A US envoy denounced Chinese "intimidation" in the South China Sea at a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders on Monday and invited them to a special summit in Washington on behalf of President Donald Trump. Read more »

Duterte at ASEAN Gala dinner

Simeon Celi, Jr., Presidential Photo
Updated as of Nov 04 03:55 PM

President Duterte and his partner Cielito Avanceña are welcomed by Kingdom of Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-Cha and his wife Naraporn upon their arrival at the Impact Exhibition and Convention Center in Nonthaburi, Thailand for the gala dinner on Sunday. Read more »

Australia, China vow to work on repairing bilateral relationship

Reuters
Posted at Nov 04 08:15 AM

Australia and China said they will work together to repair their bilateral relationship, tarnished by allegations that Beijing has committed cyber-attacks and has attempted to interfere in Canberra's domestic affairs.   Read more »

Palace makes it clear: Duterte received football jersey in ASEAN Summit

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Posted at Nov 03 04:47 PM

Malacañang on Sunday sought to dispel rumors that President Rodrigo Duterte did not receive a football jersey during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the ASEAN and FIFA last Saturday in Thailand. Read more »

Beijing says 'ready to work' with ASEAN on South China Sea rules

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 03 03:42 PM

Beijing said Sunday it was "ready to work" with Southeast Asian nations on a code of conduct in the flashpoint South China Sea, where it is accused of bullying fellow claimants and building up military installations. Read more »

35th ASEAN Summit formally opens in Thailand

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Posted at Nov 03 01:24 PM

The 35th ASEAN Summit and related summits formally opened Sunday in Thailand.  Read more »

LOOK: Duterte attends 35th ASEAN Summit opening with partner Honeylet

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Updated as of Nov 03 12:33 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday attended the opening ceremony of the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Read more »

ASEAN leaders hope for trade deal as economies sag on US-China spat

Thanaporn Promyamyai and Dene-Hern Chen, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Nov 04 01:26 AM

Southeast Asian leaders meet for a second day in Thailand on Sunday, hoping for a breakthrough in talks over the world's largest trade deal to help throw off the torpor which has gripped the global economy since the US-China tariff war began. Read more »

ASEAN commits to provide 'inclusive, quality' education

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Posted at Nov 03 11:01 AM

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has vowed to provide “inclusive, equitable and quality" education and "lifelong learning opportunities" to its citizens. Read more »

ASEAN vows to strengthen disease immunization

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Posted at Nov 03 10:33 AM

Southeast Asian nations have committed to strengthen immunization and achieve vaccine security in the region in a declaration issued Saturday during its annual summit. Read more »

In dealing with West PH Sea row, Duterte urges ‘self-restraint’ among parties

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Updated as of Nov 03 01:17 AM

Duterte said the issue must be solved peacefully in accordance with international law including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Read more »

Isyu sa South China Sea, terorismo, kalakal tatalakayin sa ASEAN Summit

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Posted at Nov 02 08:12 PM

Inaasahang mapag-uusapan ng mga lider sa Southeast Asia ang isyu sa South China Sea at ang free trade agreement sa pagitan ng ASEAN at 6 pang bansa sa Asya. Read more »