Aquino, Vietnam premier likely to touch on China in WEF talks—Palace
China’s growing aggressiveness in the South China Sea is expected to top discussions between President Benigno Aquino III and visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung this week. The post...
View ArticleAquino, Viet PM to take up China sea dispute
Their countries being the victims of China’s aggression, President Aquino and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung are expected to sit down and tackle their territorial disputes with Beijing on...
View ArticleVietnam leader in PH for World Economic Forum
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived at the Villamor Airbase on Wednesday noon to attend the World Economic Forum being held here for the first time. The post Vietnam leader in PH for World...
View ArticleThe new slave masters
Hired household help is a common practice across the world. Depending on one’s location and disposable income, the options may include a teenage babysitter, “aunty” from the village, the au-pair...
View ArticlePH, Vietnam boost ties amid China row
The Philippines and Vietnam are pushing for stronger action against China’s continued “violation of the international laws” in the disputed waters in Southeast Asia. The post PH, Vietnam boost ties...
View ArticleAquino says anti-corruption drive freed up resources for Filipinos
President Benigno Aquino III said on Wednesday that anti-corruption efforts by his government freed up resources that were now being used to “invest” on the Filipinos. The post Aquino says...
View ArticleVietnam’s PM: China conflict threatens flow of goods, growth in region
Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung gave strong words on Thursday against the conflict brewing between China and other claimant nations in East and South China Sea. The post Vietnam’s PM: China...
View ArticleCanadian lawmaker cites PH’s ‘impressive’ growth
Taking a fresh look at the host of the World Economic Forum on East Asia (WEF-EA), a Canadian parliamentarian sees things beyond the corruption scandals now hounding the country and notes how the...
View ArticleIndonesia president here for state visit
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived in the country Thursday for a state visit, during which he is expected to sign an agreement settling a 20-year-old maritime boundary dispute with...
View ArticleWorld Economic Forum ends; delegates find ‘it’s more fun’ in PH, hard work...
After two days of discussions on economic issues, the more than 600 delegates of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will go home having learned that it’s more fun in the Philippines and that anything can...
View ArticlePH is on its way to progress, PH envoy assures La Salle alumni in US
The Philippines' ambassador assured Filipinos in the United States that the Philippines is on its way to fulfilling its potential, as seen in recent positive developments not only in the economy, but...
View ArticleNo woman left behind for Asean
From rewriting school textbooks to curbing trafficking of women, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) seeks to make sure that no woman or girl is left behind under the unified economy to...
View ArticlePH among top Aspac performers in gender parity
The Philippines remained the top performer in the Asia-Pacific region in terms of bridging the gap between men and women, according to the latest Global Gender Gap report. The post PH among top Aspac...
View ArticleDuterte arrives in Cambodia for WEF on Asean
President Rodrigo Duterte arrived here on Wednesday afternoon to attend this year’s World Economic Forum on Asean. The post Duterte arrives in Cambodia for WEF on Asean appeared first on Inquirer...
View ArticleDuterte to entice investors in build, build, build program
President Duterte arrived here on Wednesday to attend a World Economic Forum event as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and as part of the Philippines’ efforts to catch up...
View ArticleFilipinos in Cambodia wish Duterte success during WEF
While they won’t have a chance to see President Rodrigo Duterte this time, the Filipino community here is excited for the opportunities he will bag at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Asean. The post...
View ArticleCabinet members quizzed on drug war, EJKs at WEF forum
Members of the Cabinet had to answer questions on the controversial drug war in the Philippines during a briefing here meant to drum up support for Dutertenomics. The post Cabinet members quizzed on...
View ArticleDuterte calls for integrated, drug-free Asean community
President Rodrigo Duterte focused on his role as this year’s chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) as he gave his opening speech at a World Economic Forum event here. The post...
View ArticleDuterte seeks drug-free Asean
Unperturbed by global criticism of his brutal war on drugs, President Duterte on Thursday called for an “integrated, drug-free Asean community” as his Cabinet officials sought to ease fears that the...
View ArticleDuterte: Philippines’ future is with Asean, Asia
President Duterte on Tuesday emphasized the importance of forging economic ties with the country’s regional neighbors and highlighted his belief that “indeed the future of the Philippines is in the...
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