{"id":64767,"date":"2015-11-15T03:37:24","date_gmt":"2015-11-15T09:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=64767"},"modified":"2015-11-15T03:37:24","modified_gmt":"2015-11-15T09:37:24","slug":"binay-waiting-for-his-role-in-apec-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2015\/11\/15\/binay-waiting-for-his-role-in-apec-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Binay \u2018waiting for his role\u2019 in APEC summit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Vice President Jejomar ‘Jojo’ Binay (Facebook photo<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA \u2013 Unsure of his role, Vice President Jejomar \u201cJojo\u201d Binay has disclosed that he will not attend the welcome party prepared for the heads of states or their representatives who are delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders\u2019 Summit to be held this week.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe protocol is for the Vice President to be always part of the welcoming party for heads of state on a \u2018state visit,\u2019 not during the APEC meeting. I will be attending the reception,\u201d Binay tells reporters.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll that I am doing now is to look up above and wait for my role,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Although he will not be present at the welcome party, the Vice President will still welcome delegates upon their arrival to the Philippines.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the Vice President who is tasked to meet the arriving heads of state. That\u2019s part of my job,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

United States President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzon Abe are among the 21 economic leaders who have confirmed their attendance to the APEC Leaders\u2019 Meeting.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, no other presidential candidates in next year\u2019s national elections have formal participations in the APEC meetings as only Cabinet secretaries have roles to play.<\/p>\n

It can be noted that Binay and administration standard-bearer Manuel \u201cMar\u201d Roxas II are both former Cabinet members. Since his resignation in June, the Vice President has then openly criticized the Aquino administration which he regards as insensitive and inept.<\/p>\n

Set aside differences, show hospitality <\/strong><\/p>\n

Binay believes that the Philippines will be a good host at the annual gathering, pointing out the beautiful country and the hospitable people.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst, we have a beautiful country; it should really be visited by tourists. Second, the inherent hospitality of the Filipinos because no matter how heavy our problem is, we still manage to smile. So, these are the basic traits of the Filipino that we really should be proud of,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

The Opposition leader also urges political parties to \u2018set aside differences\u2019 and espouse \u2018unity\u2019 during the APEC week.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is still our country. Even if [President Benigno \u2018Noynoy\u2019 Aquino III\u2019s administration] and I do not agree on several matters, I will still attend receptions,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us set aside politics and do what needs to be done for the good of the country,\u201d he adds.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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