PHILIPPINES

President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo

Tokyo – President Obama arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday to begin an eight-day tour of Asian allies designed to assure leaders that they have a strong U.S. backup at a time of rising tensions in the region.Obama went directly to his … Continue reading President Obama on Trip to Asia arrives in Tokyo

Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Stuttgart

Stuttgart – Little is known about the Philippines as one of the world´s emerging economies but it is one bright spot that has been growing at strong rates of 6.8% in 2012 and 7.2% in 2013, the second fastest in the … Continue reading Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Stuttgart

Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Frankfurt

Frankfurt – Little is known about the Philippines as one of the world´s emerging economies but it is one bright spot that has been growing at strong rates of 6.8% in 2012 and 7.2% in 2013, the second fastest in … Continue reading Philippines: Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo visits Frankfurt

Aviation: Commission updates the European safety list

Brussels/Manila – The European Commission has updated for the 23rd time the European list of airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union — better known as “the EU air safety list”. On the basis … Continue reading Aviation: Commission updates the European safety list

China seeks resolution with the Philippines through dialogue

Beijing/Manila – China says it will not accept international arbitration filed by the Philippines on the South China Sea. China urged the Philippines to adhere to their earlier consensus and the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South … Continue reading China seeks resolution with the Philippines through dialogue

ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership

Canberra – The 26th ASEAN-Australia Forum (AAF) was held in Canberra, Australia on 25-26 March. The Forum welcomed the 40th anniversary of the ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Partnership, which was launched in Manila, the Philippines on 20 February and the successful visit … Continue reading ASEAN and Australia Review Progress of Comprehensive Partnership

ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector

Jakarta – In line with the targets of ASEAN Economic Community 2015, Member States have intensified efforts to facilitate and reduce barriers for intra-ASEAN trade in processed food sector while also protecting consumers in the region. In a meeting held 18-20 … Continue reading ASEAN Countries to Reduce Trade Barriers in Food Sector