UN chief in PH to attend ASEAN Summit

Patty Pasion

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UN chief in PH to attend ASEAN Summit
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres joins other dialogue partners in the ASEAN Summit

MANILA, Philippines – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in the Philippines for the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit on November 13-14.

Guterres arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Sunday morning, November 12. He was welcomed by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. 

He is among the dialogue partners of the ASEAN countries who will participate in the gathering. These include European Council President Donald Tusk and leaders from non-ASEAN countries.

   

President Rodrigo Duterte has previously cursed the international organization because of UN Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard’s criticism of his war against drugs. – Rappler.com

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Patty Pasion

Patty leads the Rappler+ membership program. She used to be a Rappler multimedia reporter who covered politics, labor, and development issues of vulnerable sectors.