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Tag: ASEAN50

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    Categories Commentary

    ASEAN COC framework affirms Duterte’s policy shift in PH dealing with China

    By Ellen T. Tordesillas  |  Nov 20, 2017 11:31 PM

    The Philippines’ major shift in foreign policy which is to talk with China bilaterally on the territorial dispute over Scarborough shoal has gotten affirmation from ASEAN with the adoption of the Framework of the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea in last’s weeks ASEAN summit.

    31st Asean Summit, ASEAN50, PH-China

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    Categories FACT CHECK News

    VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Human rights violations were publicly mentioned in ASEAN, contrary to Duterte’s claim

    By VERA FILES  |  Nov 20, 2017 7:37 PM

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did.

    ASEAN50, EJKs

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    Categories Commentary

    When Leaders meet

    By Lauro Baja, Jr.,  |  Nov 18, 2017 10:33 PM

    The occasion has always been fun especially if one is fond of pantomime like the kabuki drama of Japan or Wayang shadow play of Indonesia. The actors in kabuki wear masks that keep the audience guessing who they are and what their plans are; in Wayang they act behind a transparent curtain as they try to convey their message using only action with gestures.

    31st Asean Summit, ASEAN50

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    Categories ASEAN at 50 Editor's Pick

    ​‘Realistically constructive’ statement on the South China Sea

    By CHARMAINE C. DEOGRACIAS  |  Nov 16, 2017 5:09 PM

    As if nothing happened. No construction, no land reclamation, no more concerns expressed on the South China Sea dispute.

    ASEAN50, COC, South China Sea

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    Categories Commentary

    Trudeau ‘owned’ the Manila East Asia Summit

    By Ellen T. Tordesillas  |  Nov 15, 2017 11:04 AM

    There was a collective squeal of kilig when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau strode into the cavernous main briefing room of the International Media Center of the 31st Asean Summit and related summits where about a thousand journalists, government officials and events staff gathered for the first press conference of a visiting leader attending the EAS summit.

    31st Asean Summit, ASEAN50, Trudeau in Manila

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    Categories ASEAN at 50 Editor's Pick FACT CHECK News

    VERA FILES FACT SHEET: Timeline of landmark ASEAN document on migrant workers

    By Contributed By Charmaine C. Deogracias  |  Nov 14, 2017 8:41 PM

    Here’s a timeline of the journey from the ASEAN declaration in 2007 to the consensus in 2017.

    ASEAN50

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    Categories ASEAN at 50 News

    Shipping garbage back to Canada now possible – Trudeau

    By Maria Feona Imperial and Arianne Christian Tapao  |  Nov 14, 2017 6:11 PM

    It is now “theoretically possible.”

    ASEAN50, Canada, Trudeau in Manila

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    Categories ASEAN at 50 Editor's Pick News

    East Asia countries urge destruction of chemical weapons

    By Arianne Christian Tapao  |  Nov 14, 2017 4:19 PM

    Countries in East Asia strengthened their call to end the use and development of chemical weapons in the region, expressing concern over North Korea’s nuclear program while seeking a resumption of dialogue to de-escalate tensions.

    ASEAN50, chemical weapon, East Asia

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    Categories ASEAN at 50 Editor's Pick FACT CHECK News

    ​ASEAN pushes for media literacy to fight fake news

    By Maria Feona Imperial  |  Nov 14, 2017 2:30 PM

    The AMRI is proposing a region-wide media literacy program among different stakeholders, including students, he said, that would tackle the spread of misinformation.

    AMRI, ASEAN50, fake news

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    Categories Commentary

    Will Duterte and Trump (and other leaders) do the fist pump?

    By Ellen T. Tordesillas  |  Nov 12, 2017 10:25 PM

    That’s the most awaited happening in the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings that will take place Nov. 13 and 14 in Metro Manila.

    ASEAN50, Duterte fist pump, Trudeau in Manila

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