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21 world leaders, UN chief to attend ASEAN summit – Paynor
(UPDATED) The main summit will be held in Manila, while preparatory meetings will be held in Clark, says Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr

How Duterte is preparing to host world leaders at ASEAN 2017
This will be the first international summit Rodrigo Duterte will host as president What challenges await him?

1/3 of ASEAN 2017 budget devoted to security
Security is a top concern especially for April and November summits expected to be attended by up to 21 heads of state or heads of government

Rappler Talk: Marciano Paynor Jr on U.S.-PH ties, ASEAN 2017
Paynor talks to Rappler about the Philippines hosting of ASEAN 2017 US Philippines ties and what it s like to help Duterte prepare for his first time to host an international summit

APEC seating arrangement to allow Aquino, Xi to meet
The Philippine and Chinese leaders can definitely meet to discuss bilateral issues during the APEC summit the event s organizer says
Philippines as APEC host: Bending over backwards for VIPs
From security personnel diplomatic protocol the seat plan and special food requests the Philippines is preparing to be the perfect host to 20 world leaders for the APEC summit

APEC what? An explainer on Manila's high-profile week
What s the APEC buzz about and what s in it for the so called rising tiger of Asia? Rappler explains what happens in APEC and what Manila gets out of hosting the summit

Initial fleet of BMWs turned over to PH for APEC 2015
BMW will provide more than 200 units of the BMW 7 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan and BMW 5 Series Sedan and Gran Turismo to transport APEC leaders and other dignitaries in the country

'Amang' was biggest threat to Pope Francis
Ambassador Paynor says the Pope did not wear any bullet proof vest inside his garment Instead what he wore was a poncho for rain protection

Gov't using cement barriers to control crowd during Pope's visit
Philippine Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr says government has to ensure that Pope Francis is well protected especially since he refuses to ride a bulletproof popemobile or wear a bulletproof vest

'Hospitality will make APEC PH stand out'
The Philippines biggest challenge to hosting APEC would be possible weather disturbances says the executive director of the APEC 2015 National Organizing Council

Pope's Philippine trip 'both state and pastoral visit'
Pope Francis will hold bilateral talks with the Philippine President as part of the state visit reflecting the highest level of hospitality honor and formality

Elderly Fil-Am couple injured in Asiana, too
The couple took the ill fated flight after a vacation in the Philippines the embassy says
Fil-Am, 2 sons injured in Asiana crash
The Filipino American woman and her 2 children have been discharged from the hospital the Philippine consulate says