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Roque says Duterte, other ASEAN want legally binding code of conduct

November 16, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte and other leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) want a legally binding code of conduct in South China Sea to achieve “predictability”, an official said Thursday. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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Abe security advisor witnesses maritime law enforcement training

November 16, 2017

Kentaro Sonoura,  special advisor to the Prime Minister on National Security of Japan, witnessed the maritime law enforcement training between Japan and Philippine Coast Guard in Manila on Thursday. Some members of United States, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesian coast guards joined

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ASEAN chairman’s statement stresses need of “non-militarization” in disputed waters

November 16, 2017

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reiterated the importance of “non-militarization and self-restraint” in the conduct of activities by all the claimant countries in the disputed South China Sea. This was contained in the chairman’s statement of the 31st

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Philippines, China ink 14 agreements

November 15, 2017

The Philippines and China signed on Wednesday 14 cooperation agreements for infrastructure, including rail, bridges, irrigation, and on defense. President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang witnessed the signing ceremonies held in Malacanang. Keqiang, who attended the 31st

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Duterte says Trudeau’s raising of human rights issue an “insult”

November 14, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte considered as an “insult” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s raising of human rights issue during their bilateral meeting. In a press conference at the end of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Summits,

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Philippines turns over ASEAN chairmanship to Singapore

November 14, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday turned over the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong after the Philippines’ hosting of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila. “It was an honor having

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Duterte says China agreed to speed up code of conduct in disputed waters

November 14, 2017

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday China has agreed to fast-track the code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea. In a press conference during the closing of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and Related Summits, Duterte said

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UN silent on extrajudicial killings, concerned over Rohingya crisis

November 14, 2017

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended the efforts of the Philippines towards peace over the years. In his speech during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations- United Nations Summit Monday night, Guterres said he is “heartened by the recent liberation

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