Apec meeting to push through as scheduled – Aquino



MANILA: -- The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ summit will push through as scheduled this week despite the terror attacks in Paris last Friday as President Aquino assures the public that all security precautions are being taken to keep the country safe, Manila Bulletin reported.

The president has issued an order for authorities to intensify security preparations in relation to the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting this week amid concerns arising from the Paris terror attacks last Nov 13,” Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said over government radio.

“The president said it is important to ensure the country is safe for the upcoming summit and assure our countrymen that our military and police are ready and equipped for this week’s important international event where the Philippines is the host,” Coloma added.

Asked if the President ever thought of deferring the Apec economic leaders’ summit due to the Paris attacks, Coloma said: “No.”

“All 21 Apec economic leaders are known to have taken a stand against terrorism,” the Palace official added.

The Philippines is scheduled to host this year’s Apec Summit this week, that will be attended by US President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, among others.

Skipping the Apec summit however are Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indonesian President Jojo Widodo who are dealing with domestic concerns.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/apec-meeting-to-push-through-as-scheduled-aquino


-- Thai PBS 2015-11-16

wonder if some cretin working at Manila airport will hide a bullet in the luggage of someone important to try and blackmail them.

Aquino obviously doesn't care about the image of the Philippines.