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Terrorism, illegal drugs, climate change tackled by Duterte in Bangkok

June 23, 2019

Terrorism, illegal drugs, and climate change were among the topics discussed by President Rodrigo Duterte in his intervention at the plenary session of the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok.  “Terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crimes continue to threaten our security.

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US, China ”must take high road” in trade dispute: Duterte

June 23, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday stressed the need to discuss the trade friction between the United States and China during his intervention at the 34th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Nations) Summit in Bangkok.   During his speech at the plenary

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BI reshuffles nearly 100 intelligence operatives at NAIA

June 23, 2019

Nearly 100 intelligence operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have been reshuffled as part of measures to improve services and prevent corruption at the country’s premiere port. BI Port Operations Division (POD)

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Duterte approves joint probe with China on Recto Bank incident

June 23, 2019

Palace announced on Saturday President Rodrigo Duterte approved a joint investigation with China on the Recto Bank incident involving a collision between Filipino and Chinese fishing vessels. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte accepted the offer by

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Drilon, Pangilinan oppose Philippines’ joint probe with China on Recto Bank incident

June 23, 2019

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Sunday said a joint probe with China into the Recto Bank incident could weaken the Philippine’s maritime claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Drilon made the remarks as Malacanang announced on Saturday President

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Philippines, Indonesia agree to set maritime boundaries in overlapping area

June 23, 2019

The Philippines and Indonesia on Saturday agreed to set maritime boundaries in their overlapping areas following a bilateral meeting of the two countries on the sidelines of the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bangkok. In a

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Duterte urges top Thailand business leaders to invest in ”Build, Build, Build” program

June 23, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday urged Thailand’s top business groups to engage in the government’s “Build, Build, Build” program.    “I encourage Thai Beverage/TCC Group in the real estate and hotel business in the Philippines. I invite you to ride

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Duterte asks ASEAN to bolster regional workforce

June 23, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte asks members of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) to enhance the regional workforce. “With the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we need your support in upskilling the ASEAN workforce,” Duterte said his speech on

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