Malacañang tags human rights as a “big subject” at ASEAN Summit

Among the many concerns leaders will address in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit next week, human rights will be a “big subject,” a Malacañang official said on Tuesday.

In an interview with Unang Balita, Presidential Communications and Operations Office (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Kris Ablan said, “Human rights will be a big subject during the ASEAN meetings.”

He added that it will be discussed under the leadership of the DSWD, stressing that there is an agreement that leaders will sign which is the consensus on the human rights of migrant workers around ASEAN.

Meanwhile, Ablan expressed optimism to US President Donald Trump and President Rodrigo Duterte’s anticipated bilateral meeting, saying both leaders will “participate fully during the three-day ASEAN Summit” which will lead America and the Philippines to a positive direction.

DAILY NEWS ROUND UP FOR 11/ 07 /17