Beijing, China 10 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III, donned in a Chinese-inspired velvet tunic known as “Mao suit”, stands between Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (Left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (Right) during the Traditional APEC Family Photo. This tradition began in 1993 when APEC Secretariat was established in Singapore. This year marks the continue reading : APEC Family Photo
Reception of Leaders' Arrival
Beijing, China 10 November 2014 President Aquino and 19 other APEC leaders were welcomed by People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping and his wife, singer Peng Liyuan. A photo opportunity soon followed with both leaders shaking hands. Before the APEC 2014 concludes, China will pass the APEC Chairmanship to the Philippines to host the continue reading : Reception of Leaders' Arrival
Arrival of the Leaders at Water Cube
Beijing, China 10 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III was welcomed at the South Gate of the National Aquatic Center (a.k.a. Water Cube) where he and other 20 APEC leaders were assembled for the APEC Family Photo session. Arriving at the Water Cube, the official convoy carrying the 21 APEC leaders were greeted with continue reading : Arrival of the Leaders at Water Cube
Arrival for the ABAC Dialogue with Leaders
China National Convention Center, Beijing 10 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III, together with leaders of other member economies met with members of APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to articulate the nation’s initiatives in promoting disaster resilience, small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) and financial inclusion and domestic governance. The President joined ABAC Group continue reading : Arrival for the ABAC Dialogue with Leaders
Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Peter O'Neill of Papua New Guinea
Beijing, China 10 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III met with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill, CMG in a bilateral meeting held at the Philippine Embassy in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. In the meeting, both leaders expressed mutual interest for the enhancement of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, continue reading : Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Peter O'Neill of Papua New Guinea
Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada
St. Regis Hotel, Beijing 10 November 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III met with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a bilateral meeting held at St. Regis Hotel in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. According to Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario, Philippines has been selected to be included in Canada’s international development assistant program continue reading : Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada
Nay Pyi Taw Street Sitners
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 9 November 2014 Nay Pyi Taw (“Royal Capital” in English) has been the administrative capital of the Union of Myanmar since 2005, replacing Yangon. Located 391 kilometers from the former capital, it is the third largest city in the country comprising eight townships and has a population of more than one continue reading : Nay Pyi Taw Street Sitners
Interview with Ms. Leonida Ramos
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 8 November 2014 Academic Consultant, Myanmar International School, Yangon, Myanmar * * *
Interview with Jiewei Wu
Beijing, China 7 November 2014 Dr. Wu JieWei is a professor in Peking University in Beijing, China who found his interest studying the Philippine culture and traditions. He has been teaching Philippine Studies for over a decade and his extensive research taught him vast commonalities between the two countries and the trade relations that existed continue reading : Interview with Jiewei Wu
Opening of the 2014 APEC Ministerial Meeting
Beijing, China 7 November 2014 Ministers of 21 Asia-Pacific countries witnessed the opening ceremony of the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting held at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing, China. Several topics are set to be discussed in the two-day ministerial meeting. These include initiatives on how to boost regional integration continue reading : Opening of the 2014 APEC Ministerial Meeting