Media Registration Open for APEC Transportation, Energy Ministerial Meetings
Media registration is open for the APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting and APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting to be hosted by the Philippines in the port city of Cebu.
The APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting will take place on 8-10 October and be chaired by Philippine Secretary of Transportation Joseph Emilio Abaya. The APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting will be held on 12-14 October and be chaired by the Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Department of Energy Zenaida Y. Monsada.
APEC Transportation Ministerial Meeting (TMM), 8-10 October
Urbanization, economic development and the rising volume of people and goods moving within and between Asia-Pacific markets are putting increased strain on transportation infrastructure and threaten to undermine the capacity for trade and growth across the region’s economies.
Transportation Ministers from APEC members will take actions to drive economic growth through inclusive mobility and sustainable transport systems. Issues in focus will include people’s changing transportation needs; transportation safety and security; disaster resilient infrastructure; green technology and innovation in transportation; and regional connectivity.
APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting (EMM), 12-14 October
Fluctuations in global energy prices fall against the need for transitioning Asia-Pacific economies to ensure sustainable energy supplies essential to powering long-term development, meeting higher demand among the region’s three billion people and tackling associated environmental challenges.
Energy Ministers from APEC members, the world’s biggest producers and consumers of energy, will take forward new measures to boost regional energy security and inclusive, sustainable growth. Areas of emphasis will include improving energy access, renewable energy use, efficiency and reductions in carbon emissions.
Where:
Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa
Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015
Philippines
Deadline for media registration: Friday, 2 October 2015
Registration procedures:
All media representatives wishing to cover TMM and EMM should register online at http://reg.apec2015.ph/media. Information provided should be accurate and complete.
Identification badges will be issued to accredited media representatives.
Passport and visa requirements:
All foreign/visiting journalists are required to possess a valid passport with at least 6 month’s validity from time of travel and a temporary visitor’s visa. Upon receiving registration confirmation online, representatives can apply for a temporary visitor’s visa at their economy’s respective Philippine Embassy.
The following must be submitted upon application of a temporary visitor’s visa:
A. Passport
B. APEC Accreditation Confirmation Letter
C. Letter of Assignment
Media events:
Introductory remarks during TMM and EMM, the family photos of Ministers and post-meeting Joint Ministers’ news conferences will be open to accredited journalists.
Doorstop interview and photo opportunities will be available in conjunction with the meetings.
Media Center:
The International Media Center for TMM and EMM shall be operational from 8-14 October at the Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island, Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu, Cebu 6015, Philippines.
Note on media access:
All media representatives must be accredited and wear their identification badge to gain access to the meeting venue, facilities and specified events open to media.
Dress code: Smart casual
Contact:
Queries pertaining to media registration, accreditation and coverage arrangements may be directed to: [email protected]
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For more:
Measures being advanced in APEC to mitigate the environmental impact of rapid urbanization and the threat it poses to energy security and growth are described here.
The Asia-Pacific’s need for 21st century energy solutions is described by Thailand’s Energy Minister at this link.
For further details, or to arrange possible media interviews with APEC officials, please contact:
David Hendrickson +65 9137 3886 at [email protected]
Michael Chapnick +65 9647 4847 at [email protected]
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