PNoy to Apec: Let’s build a better world

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd on Thursday called for “solidarity and coherence” among countries in the Asia-Pacific region, noting that only through such actions can the region achieve growth that will pave the way for a “better world.”

In his welcome speech for finance ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Lapu-Lapu City, Aquino shared his administration’s efforts to boost the Philippines’ growth beginning from day one of his presidency which, he said, was characterized by “tremendous challenges.”