EU to continue supporting Philippines development plans, envoy says
January 16, 2017
The European Union will continue to support the Philippines on its development plan, including programs on human rights, its envoy said on Monday. European Union Ambassador Franz Jessen, during the launching of the EU commemorative book “The Ties that Bind,”
Philippines assumes ASEAN chairmanship as bloc marks 50th year
January 15, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte sought on Sunday the cooperation of the Filipinos, the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its dialogue partners as the the Philippines formally launched its chairmanship of the regional bloc this year. Attended by
Arroyo wants to change BIR into National Revenue Authority
January 15, 2017
Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of Pampanga has sought to overhaul the Bureau of Internal Revenue and naming it the National Revenue Authority (NAR). “There is an urgent need for Congress to create a revenue authority to address the growing
“If I have to declare martial law, I will declare it”: Duterte
January 15, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday no one can stop him from declaring martial law if it means preserving the nation against illegal drugs, terrorism and corruption. “You know I have to protect the Filipino people. It’s my duty. And I tell you
Palace spokesman cites “good” relationship between Duterte and Abe
January 14, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have a “good” relationship which reflects on his “value on relationships.” Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella told government radio on Saturday that Duterte “is very Asian in putting value on relationships.” “We
EXCLUSIVE: Hague ruling must be basis to resolve sea dispute
January 13, 2017
DAVAO CITY – A multilateral effort must be organized on the basis of The Hague award on the Philippines as far as the maritime dispute in the South China Sea issue is concerned, a Japanese official said on Friday. Japan
Duterte shows Abe his “simple” life in Davao City
January 13, 2017
DAVAO CITY – After seeing for himself the “simple” life of President Rodrigo Duterte and tasting the infamous durian fruit in Davao City, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left on Friday for Australia, the second leg of his four-nation trip.
Abe leaves Davao
January 13, 2017
DAVAO CITY– Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left this city at 12:43 pm Friday as he ended his overnight official visit to the Philippines. Abe and his wife had breakfast at the home of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. In photos taken
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