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 Secretary-General visits the Philippines
Tacloban – The ASEAN Secretary-General arrived in Tacloban City on Friday where he personally conveyed the Association’s full solidarity with the Filipino people and to see how ASEAN can better support the Government and the people of the Philippines in its … Continue reading ASEAN Secretary-General visits the Philippines
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
Philippines: “The climate crisis is madness”
Warsaw – Philippines lead negotiator Yeb Sano addressed the opening session of the UN climate summit in Warsaw – calling for urgent action to prevent a repeat of the devastating storm that hit parts of his country at the weekend. The … Continue reading Philippines: “The climate crisis is madness”
EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
Jakarta – The European Union will redouble its effort to strengthen relations with ASEAN by stepping up its support to ASEAN Community building, said the new Ambassador of the EU to ASEAN, Olof Skoog. He presented his Letter of Credence to … Continue reading EU and ASEAN: Common Interests
World Ecotourism Conference in Cebu postponed
Manila – The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DoT) has finally postponed the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) 5th World Ecotourism Conference, originally scheduled to take place in Cebu on November 13-15. The tourism department’s undersecretary Daniel G. Corpuz postponed the … Continue reading World Ecotourism Conference in Cebu postponed
Philippines: Tigerair Expanding its Operations
Davao City – Taking advantage of Davao Region’s thriving tourism industry, Tigerair Philippines is expanding its operation in Davao City, Mindanao’s premier hub and is home to some of the country’s top beach and mountain resorts. Tigerair, will service the Davao-Manila-Davao … Continue reading Philippines: Tigerair Expanding its Operations
ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth
Jakarta – The latest statistics revealed that ASEAN economies remained buoyant as nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.7 percent at US$ 2.31 trillion in 2012. The continued growth of the region is reflected in the improved GDP per capita … Continue reading ASEAN Economies show 5,7 Percent Growth
UNWTO: Open Visa Policy could Create up to 2.6 million New Jobs
Jakarta – A new report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that visa facilitation could create up to 2.6 million new jobs in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies by 2016. The … Continue reading UNWTO: Open Visa Policy could Create up to 2.6 million New Jobs