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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.

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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.

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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.

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ASEAN at 50 Editor's Pick South China Sea: Waters of Contention

‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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