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South China Sea Code will not cover bilaterally disputed areas, says China

By Charmaine C. Deogracias | Aug 06, 2017 9:48 PM

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have adopted a framework for a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea, but its character and mechanics are still up for negotiation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. One thing is certain, though: it will not cover bilaterally disputed areas such as the Scarborough shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, which is claimed by both Beijing and Manila.

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ASEAN to still engage North Korea amid US call for isolation

By By Charmaine C. Deogracias | Aug 05, 2017 9:01 PM

In a rebuff to Washington’s call to isolate North Korea, foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Saturday stood pat on their position to engage the rogue state, while voicing concerns that its ballistic missile tests and nuclear program seriously threaten peace, security and stability in the region.

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VIDEO: What is ASEAN?

By Jake Soriano, Daniel Abunales, Maria Feona Imperial | Aug 04, 2017 5:07 PM

Ask average Filipinos what the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is, and most would give answers that vary from vague to downright wrong.

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ASEAN foreign ministers more concerned about terrorism than South China Sea issue

By Charmaine C. Deogracias | Aug 03, 2017 12:49 PM

Southeast Asian foreign ministers want a more effective use of social media as they re-affirmed a wholistic approach to counter the threat of terrorism.

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PH as ASEAN chair should push for stronger ocean governance

By Alberto A. Encomienda | Aug 03, 2017 12:34 PM

Perhaps, the Duterte government can now take the lead in defining a more appropriate direction on the South China Sea situation to erase the “silence of the lambs” stigma.

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Silence of the Lambs

By Lauro L. Baja, Jr. | May 09, 2017 12:04 PM

The Philippine chairmanship of the golden anniversary of Asean adopted for its theme, “Partnering for Change, Engaging the World.”

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ASEAN’s 50th year agenda: Beyond the South China Sea?

By Charmaine C. Deogracias | Mar 02, 2017 11:39 AM

Last week’s smooth, relatively uneventful retreat by ASEAN’s foreign ministers appears to have put the grouping’s agenda on track for its 50th year, choosing to focus beyond the South China Sea disputes and set the stage for an April leaders’ summit that will put the spotlight purposefully on ASEAN’s golden anniversary.

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Any takers for ASEAN news?

By Johanna Son | Feb 26, 2017 12:19 PM

BANGKOK, Feb 24 (Reporting ASEAN) – If ASEAN issues were a consumer product for sale, buyers wouldn’t exactly be queuing up for it – not even with the sales pitch that it is a brand with 50 years of history to fall back on this year.

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Significant change in last 10 years: Autism awareness

By Charmaine Deogracias | Feb 08, 2017 5:27 PM

Autism advocates have found a good answer to that Miss Universe question asked of Miss Philippines last week: What is the most significant change you have seen in the last 10 years?

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ASEAN begins talks on Code of Conduct in South China Sea amid continued tensions

By Charmaine Deogracias | Feb 06, 2017 9:23 PM

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations starts discussions on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea this month with two contentious issues: the non-militarization of occupied features, and restraint in the activities in the SCS, specifically those involving China.

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