GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Marcos has called on the member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to push for growth, inclusivity, and sustainability as the region navigates mounting global challenges. Speaking at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting Session 1 here on...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Friday, Oct. 31, called for stronger cooperation and renewed commitment to free trade and economic resilience as they opened their two-day summit. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, host of this year’s forum,...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Marcos has arrived at the Hwabaek International Convention Center here for the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The President arrived at the venue at 9:30 a.m. (South Korean time) on Friday, Oct. 31, and was...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos announced the expansion of Philippine government services for overseas Filipinos, starting with the opening of a Social Security System (SSS) office in Seoul and the planned establishment of a new consulate in Busan next year. Speaking before members of the...
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA — President Marcos has arrived here on Thursday late afternoon, Oct. 30, kicking off his participation in the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders ' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. Philippine Airlines PR001, carrying the President and his...
President Marcos has ordered several government agencies to significantly cut project costs for public infrastructure projects such as agricultural roads, hospitals, classrooms, and irrigation in an attempt to eradicate corruption. After instructing the Department of Public Works and Highways...
Describing the meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping as the "largest shock" in the world trade system, President Marcos said the meeting of two of the world 's powerful leaders would "color and influence" the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic...
President Marcos has departed for South Korea with confidence that his attendance at the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting will produce concrete and meaningful outcomes. "I am fully confident that our participation in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting...
By Jane Han The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit may be about diplomacy, but even high-level politics leaves room for a little skin care. Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old White House press secretary traveling with U.S. President Donald Trump to Gyeongju, offered a glimpse of her...
By Baek Byung-yeul As the APEC meetings started with the opening of APEC week on Monday, the host city of Gyeongju — once the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-935 A.D.) — unveiled its transformation into an after-hours masterpiece through illumination and multimedia art. By...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea this week will host leaders from major Pacific Rim economies, including the United States, China and Japan, for an annual summit that has long championed free trade. But this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings come as U.S. President Donald...
The current allegations of corruption in the government’s infrastructure projects will not impact the opportunities for investment that President Marcos might attract by attending the 32nd Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea this week. Department...
