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ASEAN leaders look set to convene an important crisis meeting on Myanmar on the weekend of April 24, just over a month after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called for the summit amid continued violence following the military coup. The Indonesian leader had called for a high-level meeting on March 19, following an earlier informal meeting of Asean foreign ministers that saw an appeal to get the junta to stop the violence and open talks. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said Jokowi’s proposal was supported by powers such as China and Russia, signalling Asean’s greater role in coordinating a response to the grim situation. Both countries are veto-wielding members of the United Nations Security Council that previously blocked a call for sanctions against Myanmar’s post-coup regime amid rising tensions and a growing body count. Last week, Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, who leads the monarchy’s chairmanship of Asean this year, issued a statement asking officials to prepare for a ... » Learn More about Asean leaders to discuss crisis after Jokowi calls for summit

ASEAN leaders look set to convene an important crisis meeting on Myanmar on the weekend of April 24, just over a month after President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo called for the summit amid continued violence following the military coup. The Indonesian leader had called for a high-level meeting on March 19, following an earlier informal meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers that saw an appeal to get the junta to stop the violence and open talks only fall on deaf ears. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said Jokowi’s proposal was supported by powers such as China and Russia, signaling ASEAN’s greater role in coordinating a response to the grim situation that continues to pose a threat to regional stability. Both countries are veto-wielding members of the United Nations Security Council that previously blocked a call for sanctions against Myanmar’s post-coup r... Don't have an account? Register here Log in with your social account Facebook Linkedin ... » Learn More about ASEAN leaders likely to meet this month over Myanmar crisis

Leading broadcast company GMA Network won multiple honors at the 18th Philippine Quill Awards, considered as the country’s most prestigious awards program in the field of business communications. During the virtual ceremonies held last March 25, GMA took home three Excellence Awards. The first one was for its Corporate Social Responsibility project ‘GMA Network Excellence Awards.’ Its regional arm, GMA Regional TV (RTV), gave the Kapuso Network two more honors for the “Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels” and “Kapuso Campus Tour: The Regional Masterclass Series.” Recognized under the Communications Management Division’s Corporate Social Responsibility Category, the “GMA Network Excellence Awards” (GNEA) is an annual nationwide search that honors outstanding graduating Filipino students of communication and technology-based courses. Also winning under the same category is ‘Kapuso Barangayan on Wheels’ – the mobile version of GMA RTV’s “Kapuso Barangayan” which was originally a community ... » Learn More about GMA Network reaps multiple wins at the Philippine Quill Awards

Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company of Manila Inc. (AG&P) is building at its assembly yard in Batangas key components of a portfolio of liquefied natural gas and petrochemical projects, worth a cumulative $770 million, in the Philippines, the US, India and elsewhere. The homegrown global engineering contractor, now headquartered in Singapore, said its network of subsidiaries has racked up this quarter a record portfolio of contracted projects. These include works for five LNG terminals, both onshore and offshore; a petrochemical complex; modularized oil refinery; an oil depot; a new LNG bunkering vessel; and engineering for other maritime LNG applications. “AG&P’s Construction Business is forecast to have its best year, with contracted backlog already over $770 million spread over three years,” AG&P chair Augusto Gan said in a statement. “It is a groundbreaking year for AG&P as it participates in critical infrastructure projects particularly in (the) ... » Learn More about PH-born firm aids crucial infra projects abroad

The mining industry has stagnated since 2012 when Duterte's predecessor, Benigno Aquino, imposed a moratorium on new projects following public backlash over a series of devastating mining accidents. The executive order was released on Thursday (April 15) was welcomed by the mining sector -- but green groups branded the decision "outrageous" and warned it could lead to more environmental disasters. Duterte -- who had previously threatened to shut down the mining sector completely -- is facing growing criticism over his handling of the pandemic that has crippled the economy and thrown millions out of work. The Philippines is one of the world's biggest suppliers of nickel ore and is also rich in copper and gold, but Duterte said less than five percent of the country's mineral reserves had been tapped. He said the mining industry could bring "significant economic benefits to the country" by supporting the government's "Build, Build, Build" infrastructure programme and creating ... » Learn More about Philippines’ Duterte lifts ban on new mining deals

Migrants protesting against the military junta in Myanmar hold a picture of leader Aung San Suu Kyi, during a candlelight vigil at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok. (Photo: Reuters) The Myanmar junta's brutal military repression against anti-coup demonstrators and airstrikes against innocent villages near the Thai border between March 27 and 30 has prompted acute rebukes and trade sanction threats from the international community. Concerns of civil war risks loom as pro-democracy protesters and ethnic armed groups vow to fight back, putting Myanmar on the verge of an economic collapse after enjoying economic growth of between 5.9% to 7.3% from 2015 and 2019. The World Bank late last month slashed Myanmar's economic outlook this year to a contraction of 10%, a sharp reversal from the bank's previous economic update in October of 5.9% growth in 2021, one of the strongest rates of expansion in the region. Earlier in February, a report by Fitch Solutions warned the political ... » Learn More about Neighbourly neglect

IN the laws of many countries, anyone present who fails to come to the rescue of a person in distress is guilty of a criminal offense. Since its coup against the government based on fabricated charges of election irregularities in the last parliamentary election that it lost by a landslide, the Myanmar military to date has killed more than 500 of their countrymen, including many children, in the widespread peaceful demonstrations that ensued. The military has shown no qualms about killing hundreds, even thousands in the future. Doesn’t the international community have an obligation to do all that it can to prevent more blood being shed? Right after the military coup, the US Permanent Representative, serving as the president of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), issued a statement calling for a reversal by the military of its action, the release of the detained leaders, the seating of the newly elected members of parliament and the allowing of the democratic transition ... » Learn More about A new Myanmar emerging?

MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to order Russian authorities to refrain from enforcing fines on its Moscow bureau that would cause "irreversible harm". The U.S. news outlet has been heavily fined this year for what Russia says is its repeated failure to label itself as "performing the functions of a foreign agent". RFE/RL says Russian authorities have the power to place it into insolvency and/or block access to its media sites if the fines are unpaid, and that Andrey Shary, director of its Russian service, faces the prospect of a prison sentence of up to two years and personal bankruptcy. The outlet, which has a network of freelancers across Russia, covers Crimea, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014, in great detail, and provides extensive coverage - in Russian - of opposition protests and the fate of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. It says it has almost doubled its ... » Learn More about Radio Free Europe seeks court defence from Russian crackdown

A few days ago, the President, who also sits as the chairman of the Climate Change Commission, as provided under Republic Act (RA) 9729, otherwise known as the “Climate Change Act of 2009,” has approved the submission of our first-ever Nationally Determined Contribution, the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). I am excited to share with our readers the full text of the Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contribution, to wit: “The Republic of the Philippines submits its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in accordance with Decision 1/CP.21 of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Philippines’ NDC supports the country’s national development objectives and priorities of sustainable industrial development, poverty eradication, and inclusive growth, energy security, and social and climate justice, and the transformation of its ... » Learn More about The Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contribution

Kapuso actor Edgar Allan Guzman marked another milestone in his career after being named Best Supporting Actor at the 4th Entertainment Editors’ Choice awards (Eddys). Organized by the Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd), he earned the award on April 4 for his exceptional role as Neb in the 2020 drama film “Coming Home.” In his acceptance speech, Guzman — also known by his nickname EA — expressed his gratitude to the award-giving body and dedicated this recognition to his supporters, family, and girlfriend of eight years Shaira Diaz. “Thank you sa lahat ng bumubuo sa The Eddys, sa SPEEd, ito ang kauna-unahang award ko sa inyo and this means a lot to me. Idini-dedicate ko po itong award ko sa aking family, kay Shaira, sa lahat ng aking mga inspirasyon, sa mga sumusuporta, sa mga nagmamahal, sa GMA Network family, Artist Center, and ALV family. Maraming salamat po,” Guzman said. Reaping acting awards is nothing new to Guzman. In fact, he has won Best Supporting ... » Learn More about EA dedicates Eddys win to girlfriend Shaira