Arroyo appoints Siazon ambassador to Japan

Arroyo appoints Siazon ambassador to Japan

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is interviewed by Japanese reporters at the Malacanang presidential palace on Feb. 8. She said she has appointed former Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon as ambassador to Japan and he has accepted the post.

Siazon appointed as ambassador to Japan

Siazon appointed as ambassador to Japan

MANILA, Philippines - File photo shows former Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon who has been appointed ambassador to Japan. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo told a group of Japanese reporters Feb. 8 that she has appointed Siazon to the post. Siazon, 61, a career diplomat, will replace Romeo Arguelles in the Tokyo post.

N. Korean participation in ARF paves way for more dialogue

N. Korean participation in ARF paves way for more dialogue

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Manila on July 6. He said North Korea's participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) will pave the way for the reclusive North Asian country to eventually become a regional dialogue partner of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Siazon meets Ramos-Horta

Siazon meets Ramos-Horta

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon (L) and East Timor independence leader Jose Ramos-Horta (R) shake hands prior to their talks in Manila on July 29. Siazon pledged cooperation for peaceful voting in East Timor's United Nations-administered referendum slated for Aug. 30.

Siazon meets Obuchi

Siazon meets Obuchi

Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi shakes hands prior to their talks at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Thursday Sept. 10.

Siazon appointed as ambassador to Japan

Siazon appointed as ambassador to Japan

MANILA, Philippines - File photo shows former Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon who has been appointed ambassador to Japan. Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo told a group of Japanese reporters Feb. 8 that she has appointed Siazon to the post. Siazon, 61, a career diplomat, will replace Romeo Arguelles in the Tokyo post.

Arroyo appoints Siazon ambassador to Japan

Arroyo appoints Siazon ambassador to Japan

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is interviewed by Japanese reporters at the Malacanang presidential palace on Feb. 8. She said she has appointed former Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon as ambassador to Japan and he has accepted the post.

N. Korean participation in ARF paves way for more dialogue

N. Korean participation in ARF paves way for more dialogue

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon speaks in an interview with Kyodo News at his office in Manila on July 6. He said North Korea's participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) will pave the way for the reclusive North Asian country to eventually become a regional dialogue partner of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Siazon meets Ramos-Horta

Siazon meets Ramos-Horta

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon (L) and East Timor independence leader Jose Ramos-Horta (R) shake hands prior to their talks in Manila on July 29. Siazon pledged cooperation for peaceful voting in East Timor's United Nations-administered referendum slated for Aug. 30.

Siazon meets Obuchi

Siazon meets Obuchi

Philippine Foreign Secretary Domingo Siazon (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi shakes hands prior to their talks at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Thursday Sept. 10.