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Gov’t to deploy close to 60K troops for ASEAN Summit

MANILA -- Some 59,276 security forces are set to be deployed for the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this month. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Officer-in-Charge...

Motorists advised to avoid lockdown areas during ASEAN Summit

MANILA -- The government will implement a lockdown in some parts of Metro Manila to avoid traffic congestion during the country’s hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. In a...

DOTr – CAAP: Drones or UAV operations restricted during 31st #ASEANSummit

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reminded all Drones or Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) operators and hobbyist that strict implementation of a “no-fly zone” will be implemented in areas...

Gov’t to hold send-off rites for close to 60,000 troops to be deployed in ASEAN Summit

The government will hold a send-off ceremony on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for a total of 59,276 security forces who will be mobilized for the...

Cayetano, Japan FM to discuss ASEAN Summit preps in Tokyo: DFA

MANILA -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano will meet with Japan Foreign Minister Taro Kano during the Philippine delegation's visit to Tokyo, Japan to discuss preparations for the...

Trade Chief tout ASEAN MSMES’ importance in economic growth of regional bloc

Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman and Ramon M. Lopez highlighted the importance of ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in linking up...

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