Asean inks agreement to strengthen civil service

MANILA: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Saturday led the signing of an agreement among the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) which would strengthen synergy and cooperation among Asean Member States in support of Asean Community building efforts.

The Asean Leaders Declaration on the Role of the Civil Service as A Catalyst for Achieving Asean Community Vision 2025 recognizes the critical role of the civil service in providing vital services to the peoples of Asean and as prime movers in national and social development in the region.