Participants attending the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders' Summit pose for a group photo in Rome, Italy, Oct. 30, 2021. (Xinhua) ROME, Italy -- The G20 Summit in Rome ended on Sunday with the adoption of a declaration reaffirming the crucial role of multilateralism and international cooperation in...
President Duterte expressed concern Wednesday, Oct. 27 over what he described as the "brewing rivalry" among the world's big powers, saying it threatens peace and stability among nations. (Photos from Unsplash) "Peace and stability are preconditions for growth and prosperity. For decades following...
President Duterte emphasized on Wednesday, Oct. 27, the importance of achieving full socio-economic recovery in the Southeast Asian region from the devastating coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis "the soonest possible time." President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte made the remarks...
The Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership must be favorable to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), of which the Philippines is a founding member. (Photos from Unsplash/ Malacañang) This was the gist of President Duterte's message on...
President Duterte has appealed for "climate justice" for the Philippines during the 16th East Asia Summit (EAS), which was attended by United States (US) President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "Competition for domination is a futile...
It was Russian President Vladimir Putin's turn Thursday, Oct. 28 to hear words of appreciation from President Duterte in connection with the Russian Federation's coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-related assistance to the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and Russian President Vladimir...
President Duterte prodded the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to prove that it isn't all talk when it comes to addressing the escalating internal conflict in Myanmar. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "The lack of progress in Myanmar has put ASEAN’s credibility into...
President Duterte raised the issues of coral reef protection and illegal fishing during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) dialogue with China on Tuesday, Oct. 26. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "We hark back to the Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship in 2017 where we...
President Duterte reiterated during the virtual plenary session of the 39th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit the Philippines' willingness to accept refugees coming from conflict-torn Myanmar. (Saw Wunna/ Unsplash) "We call on all parties to ensure the continued provisions of...
President Duterte has told his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that arrangements such as the Australia, United Kingdom, and United States (AUKUS) trilateral security partnership “must complement and not complicate" working methods for cooperation. President...
President Duterte has welcomed the signing of the Philippines-Republic of Korea (ROK) free trade agreement on Tuesday, Oct. 26. (Photos from Malacañang/ Unsplash) Speaking during the 22nd ASEAN-ROK Summit, Duterte says the trade pact is "needed for our economies to recover and bounce back,"...
President Duterte has reiterated his call for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to remain united in pursuing peace, stability, and prosperity in the South China Sea in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award....
