Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 Hmmmm.............. Gulfstream ..... RSAF ? Yahoo : Lee Hsien Loong’s arrival for APEC Summit makes waves in the Philippines Filipinos on social media took notice when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong chose to use a less extravagant plane for his trip to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Unlike other world leaders who arrived on jumbo jet flag carriers or their own presidential airplanes like President Barack Obama’s Air Force One, Prime Minister Lee stood out when he used a small and nondescript private Gulfstream jet. A Facebook post on his arrival made by Philippine media outlet ABS-CBN News has garnered more than 20,000 likes, 600 shares and 350 comments so far, with many Filipinos chiming in with their thoughts on PM Lee and his chosen mode of travel. One of the top ranked commenters, with over 170 likes and 63 replies, posted, “It’s a less extravagant plane. But he’s the highest paid leader in the world. Obama’s pay is embarrassing compared to his.” Another added, “Singapore is right around the corner. Other countries are miles away so of course they have to use a jet.” One commenter wrote, “If he’d taken a more sophisticated plane to NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport), somebody might steal it.” Another wrote, “A chicken rice meal costs $3 and they have condominium units. That’s how it is in Singapore and there’s no corruption. I salute Prime Minister Lee, if Philippine government officials were like him, the country will prosper.” One commenter wrote, “I salute you Mr. Prime Minister. Though Singapore is only 3.5 hours flight to Manila, the Lee's are known to be humble leaders in Singapore. Most of the politicians and prominent personalities there are humble ones. You can even see an actor or an actress doing groceries in the supermarket alone, pushing the trolley and carrying the bags full of groceries. But in the Philippines, ordinary actors and actresses are idolized like gods.” After his arrival, PM Lee updated his Facebook page with an aerial photo of Manila’s business district, taken by him during his flight, along with thoughts on the summit and thanks towards Philippines for the warm welcome. On the APEC Summit, he wrote, “This year, we'll be discussing how to integrate our economies in the Asia-Pacific region. We will also be looking at helping MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) compete regionally and globally, and building sustainable and resilient communities.” His post has more than 14,000 likes, 800 shares and 400 comments, and has earned an outpouring of support from both Philippines and Singapore alike. The top comment, below Lee Hsien Loong’s own, wrote, “Thanks to all Filipinos for the kind welcome of our PM. Salamat po!” One Filipino wrote, “Thank you for visiting us. Hope you can impart your knowledge in building a nation to our leaders. I am very impressed when I went to SG and I hope one day Philippines will also achieve what you achieved.” The APEC Summit consists of 21 member economies from throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Summit seeks to promote free trade throughout the region and is being hosted by the Philippines this year. Link : https://sg.news.yahoo.com/lee-hsien-loong-s-arrival-for-apec-summit-makes-waves-in-the-philippines-032624367.html Ha....ha..... should had flown our latest AB A380 ... ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 (edited) pinoy payborite brime pinister Edited November 20, 2015 by Mockngbrd 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic November 20, 2015 Author Share November 20, 2015 Our small little "Red" dot sure make big waves aboard .... Not like someone blaming the 'wind' for haze .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 He bought himself a private jet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxilplix Turbocharged November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 Por lampah, hoping he will hand out free pink IC. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurpsexx 6th Gear November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 Hmmmm.............. Gulfstream ..... RSAF ? Yahoo : Lee Hsien Loong’s arrival for APEC Summit makes (PLP) waves in the Philippines Filipinos on social media took notice when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong chose to use a less extravagant plane for his trip to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. Unlike other world leaders who arrived on jumbo jet flag carriers or their own presidential airplanes like President Barack Obama’s Air Force One, Prime Minister Lee stood out when he used a small and nondescript private Gulfstream jet. - how come pinky loong got private Gulfstream? Who paid for his pte plane flight? Other heads of state can come on their own national airlines to show support for their own country carriers, while Pinky must act special? SQ not good enuf, or no scheduled flight to Manila??? KNN, wayang at tax payer monies The commenter wrote, “I salute you Mr. Prime Minister. Though Singapore is only 3.5 hours flight to Manila, the Lee's are known to be humble leaders in Singapore. Most of the politicians and prominent personalities there are humble ones. You can even see an actor or an actress doing groceries in the supermarket alone, pushing the trolley and carrying the bags full of groceries. But in the Philippines, ordinary actors and actresses are idolized like gods.” - Humble? Hahaha.. this pinoy is the biggest por lum par person I've read here... trying to get into SG to work n suck our jobs issit? KNN.. The SG elites live in their own ivory towers and only silly sheep thinks they're humble in appearance.. if wanna show humble, declare all assets la.. Knn.. - SG actor and actress? hahaha.. who gives a sheet about the no name can't act to save their lives actors n actress here?? ha...ha..... should had flown our latest AB A380 ... Por lum par enuf said...10 char.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 It's not surprising given their senators are descendants of past dictator and corrupt presidents. Where got hope? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 (edited) obama sure squeeze balls ... lamented as an embarrasment ... lol i wonder which one, a leader want to be a. the most powerful leader in the world b. the highest paid leader in the world One of the top ranked commenters, with over 170 likes and 63 replies, posted, “It’s a less extravagant plane. But he’s the highest paid leader in the world. Obama’s pay is embarrassing compared to his.” Edited November 20, 2015 by Wt_know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic November 20, 2015 Author Share November 20, 2015 (edited) Different between 'a little red dot' and 'a big red chunk' ..... Yahoo : Xi endures lonely red-carpet APEC welcome in Philippines Philippine President Benigno Aquino promised to be the "perfect host" to all leaders attending a regional summit, but a long and lonely red carpet welcome walk for China's Xi Jinping on Wednesday betrayed their nations' icy ties. Aquino led the heads of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group along a red carpet laid throughout the summit venue in Manila to a stage where they gathered for an opening ceremony. Xi and Chile's Michelle Bachelet were in the front row alongside Aquino. But Aquino conversed only with Bachelet, laughing and chatting amiably, leaving Xi to plod sombrely alone through the sprawling convention centre with nobody to talk with. The awkward walk, which lasted four minutes and seven seconds, ended when Xi entered the hall for the opening ceremony and an unidentified official approached him. China and the Philippines are locked in a bitter diplomatic row over rival claims to parts of the South China Sea. The Philippines had feared Xi may snub the summit because of the dispute. When asked why Aquino had not moved to talk with Xi and whether it could be interpreted as a snub, Philippine presidential spokesman Herminio Coloma declined to respond directly. "It was a long walk, your question might be speculative," Coloma said. But Coloma said the two leaders had before the walk held a "warm and cordial" conversation for two minutes, although this was not captured on video. When world leaders meet at any event, body language and personal interactions are often closely watched as a means of gauging a bigger picture on diplomatic relations. When Xi was APEC host last year, a handshake with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe highlighted the longstanding and deep-seated tensions between their two nations. Xi did not smile or speak, turning away from Abe to face the cameras even before the translator had finished speaking, and looked distinctly unimpressed. Netizens quickly compared the pair to Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore -- Abe taking the role of the miserable, downtrodden donkey of the AA Milne novels. link : https://sg.news.yahoo.com/xi-endures-lonely-red-carpet-apec-welcome-philippines-104629294.html Edited November 20, 2015 by Picnic06 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 (edited) no gib face to China.... GG Edited November 20, 2015 by Mockngbrd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha78 6th Gear November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 He bought himself a private jet? Singapore has so many private jets available for rent, need to buy meh? In fact it would be more cost effective than taking SIA and making a whole army of SIA staff busy with preparations. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 so near that he should take a speed boat there, lagi make wave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 so near that he should take a speed boat there, lagi make wave Now monsoon season. South China Sea very choppy. Wait seasick how? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 Singapore has so many private jets available for rent, need to buy meh? In fact it would be more cost effective than taking SIA and making a whole army of SIA staff busy with preparations. SIA and staff are probably extremely familiar with protocol and safety procedures. PM Security team would probably need to worry less on safety and security of an SIA plane On the other hand for a small rented private jet.... That's why my guess was a personal private jet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 SIA and staff are probably extremely familiar with protocol and safety procedures. PM Security team would probably need to worry less on safety and security of an SIA plane On the other hand for a small rented private jet.... That's why my guess was a personal private jet 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckduck Turbocharged November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 (edited) was it a G6? as in gulfstream G6 Edited November 20, 2015 by Duckduck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyfitms Twincharged November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 Pak Joko lagi better. Take economy class. Somemore no window seat to take picture like LHL 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishcumstrue 6th Gear November 20, 2015 Share November 20, 2015 what's the point of a president flying on econ class when their leadership is so cocked up ? Pak Joko lagi better. Take economy class. Somemore no window seat to take picture like LHL ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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