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Duterte to China: 'Tell us route to take' in sea row | Evening wRap
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Southeast Asia's poorest mostly Filipinos, Indonesians – ASEAN report
The report notes, however, that extreme poverty in the region dropped to 7% as of 2013 from a high of 17% in 2005
Philippines overtakes China in economic growth again
In the 3rd quarter of 2017, the Philippine economy's 6.9% growth performs better than China and neighboring ASEAN countries
Trump offers to mediate in South China Sea row
(UPDATED) Trump's surprise proposal to insert himself into the decades-long row risks a backlash from China
China Premier's visit to Philippines is first in 10 years
It's also the first overseas trip of Chinese Premier Li since President Xi introduced him in October as part of a team of new leaders who will usher in a 'new era' for China
PH aborts construction on Pag-asa sandbar after China protest
(UPDATED) 'We tried to put some structures in one of the sandbars near our island and the Chinese reacted....The President said, "Let's pull out,"' Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana reveals at the ASEAN Leadership Forum
China, ASEAN hold joint naval drills as tensions ease
The exercise followed meetings between the Chinese and Singaporean defense ministers on the sidelines of the 11th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in the Philippines in October
Duterte on ASEAN, New York attack | Midday wRap
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South China Sea, Batangas earthquake, Honasan | Evening wRap
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Palace wants ASEAN to discuss China reclamation photos
While Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano insists China is no longer engaged in land reclamation in the disputed area Malacañang thinks ASEAN should tackle photos showing such activities
Bautista, Duterte, China and ASEAN | Midday wRap
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Philippines to consult ASEAN on joint China sea oil search
It will not be a unilateral action from the Philippines because the premise of the president is peace and stability and unilateral action by anybody leads to destabilization Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano tells reporters
Duterte told Trump to 'keep the pressure' on N. Korea
UPDATED A classified transcript obtained by Rappler via US based The Intercept shows that President Rodrigo Duterte views North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as the madman of this generation
ASEAN+3 agree to boost financial cooperation amid global risks
ASEAN Japan South Korea and China agree on the Yokohama Vision which serves as guiding principles for a more resilient and integrated ASEAN 3
Chinese warships arrive in Davao City after ASEAN Summit
The Philippine Navy says the 3 day goodwill visit of the Chinese warships includes confidence building activities between the two nations
Analysts: Duterte's softer stance on China 'demoralizing,' hurts ASEAN
Experts express disappointment over Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte s refusal to add Chinese militarization and the international tribunal ruling in his ASEAN Chairman s statement saying there are significant consequences to his move
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Yasay to ASEAN: Support Hague ruling on sea row
Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr says the ruling on the West Philippine Sea South China Sea is final and binding
Divide and rule by Beijing throws ASEAN into disarray
ASEAN prides itself on consensus diplomacy but divisions have never been starker with Beijing blamed for driving a wedge between members
Obama on gun control, ASEAN, Growler planes | 12PM wRap
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Abu Sayyaf outsourcing, Fabella hospital, ASEAN | 12PM wRap
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ASEAN ministers express 'serious concerns' over South China Sea
In a rare diplomatic slap in the face for Beijing – issued on its own territory – the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN offers a sharp rebuke over China s actions in the waterway
Cebu Pacific wants to be official PH carrier for ASEAN-China flights
Cebu Pacific also welcomes 2016 with higher passenger traffic in January
Japan, Indonesia agree on defense technology transfer talks
The agreement comes as tensions mount over competing maritime claims in the South China Sea involving China and some of Indonesia s partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations including the Philippines and Vietnam
Typhoon Hanna, South China Sea, Gozon settlement | 12PM wRap
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Can ASEAN help PH’s claim to seas?
Unfortunately ASEAN will probably take a more assertive stance only if China’s aggression reaches a level that threatens more countries
PH and China’s 21st century maritime silk road
The vision of an Asian Way of cooperation and alliance is getting closer to reality and the Philippines must be part of that vision and leave the tradition of nation state as the world blurs its borders
Aquino on ASEAN response to China: 'Very substantial progress'
The Philippine president says other ASEAN countries are now more proactive in addressing China s actions in the disputed South China Sea
Remulla: Trillanes a 'destroyer', Aquino at ASEAN, comet landing | The wRap
Cavite Gov Jonvic Remulla: Sen Trillanes a destroyer At ASEAN no specifics from Aquino on China Europe set to make history with comet landing mission
At ASEAN, no specifics from Aquino on China
Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma says there was no detailed discussion on developments over the disputed sea but gives assurances the case filed by the Philippines against China stays
#TalkThursday: ASEAN, China and the US
Where are rising tensions between ASEAN and China headed? Is US intervention making things worse?
Sea row overshadows China, ASEAN, US talks
UPDATED China vows clear and firm reactions to defend its interests in the South China Sea but rejects suggestions of aggression as America s top diplomat urges restraint from all claimants to the bitterly contested waters
Indonesian presidential candidates differ on South China Sea
One presidential candidate believes Indonesia should play a more active role while the other says Indonesia should only meddle if it can effectively provide a solution
PH weighs proposed ASEAN meet on South China Sea
UPDATED The special meeting proposed by Indonesia is expected to send a strong signal to China
Aquino: China's airstrip affirms need for ASEAN Code of Conduct
President Aquino says the region needs something more enforceable and operational than the current Declaration of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea
PH prepared for possible anti-China protests during WEF
Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma says it s likely the territorial row with China will be discussed with Vietnam on the sidelines of the WEF
PH, Vietnam, China tackle transnational crime
Amid maritime rows in the region ASEAN chiefs of police gather in Manila to discuss how to more efficiently combat crime
ASEAN alarm over China sea spat
The communique from the ASEAN follows a summit on Sunday that was dominated by escalating maritime tensions
Sea row dominates as ASEAN leaders meet
UPDATED ASEAN foreign ministers expressed serious concerns over the on going developments in a joint statement released on the eve of the summit
PH Navy chief: Maritime security, US, and big challenges
Vice Admiral Jose Luis Alano is retiring on May 1 He shares his biggest lessons recalls the challenges and leaves a message to his successor
Rappler Newscast | January 17, 2014
The Philippines rallies ASEAN against China’s laws Mindanao floods leave at least 34 dead half million displaced Bangkok blast injures at least 28
DFA chief breaks 'niceties' to defend PH – report
Secretary Albert del Rosario engages in testy exchanges with his Chinese counterpart over South China Sea issues at the Asean meet says a Reuters report
US eyes progress on South China Sea tensions
I think there seems to be an understanding that at a future date maybe sometime this year they will announce a formal beginning of negotiations on a code of conduct says a U S official
EU supports ASEAN in South China Sea issue
The European Union reiterates support for a peaceful settlement of the South China Sea disputes
Rappler Newscast | April 25, 2013
Southeast Asian leaders ask Beijing for a “code of conduct” for the South China Sea PH comes closer to elevating its claim to islands in the South China Sea NSCB s head defends its poverty data
ASEAN leaders to tackle China, trade
The annual summit of the 10 member ASEAN comes after the bloc suffered deep splits last year linked to territorial disputes with China over the resource rich South China Sea
Southeast Asian leaders aim to patch maritime rifts
One of the priorities this year is to see a legally binding code of conduct on the sea agreed between the group and China by the end of year
Brunei to seek S. China Sea code of conduct
Brunei has assumed the chair of Asean for 2013 at a time when tension over sweeping Chinese claims to the sea have rattled the region
#TalkThursday: Philippines and the global landscape
Senior Adviser and Director of the Southeast Asia Program Ernest Bower talks to Rappler about the potential of a truly united ASEAN
