PM Narendra Modi in Manila, Day 2: As it happened

Before 2014 news that dominates was - how much was lost in Coal scam, 2G scam - after 2014 I am asked how much has come back, says PM Modi.

We have started from where Mahatma Gandhi left and till now more than two lakh villages in India have become open defecation free, says PM Modi.

If 21st century is considered to be Asia's century, then it becomes our duty to make it India's century and I say it is possible - PM Modi. 

India has always contributed to world peace. Our contingent in the UN Peacekeeping Forces is among the biggest. India is the land of Mahatma Gandhi, peace is integral to our culture - PM.

Our efforts are aimed at transforming India and ensuring everything in our nation matches global standards, says PM Modi.

I have come to a nation and a region that is very important for India, says PM.

PM Modi is addressing a community programme in Manila.

Large sections of India did not have access to banking services. The Jan Dhan Yojana changed that in a matter of months and transformed lives of millions: PM Modi

Keeping emphasis on 'minimum government, maximum governance', about 1200 outdated laws have been repealed in the last three years, says the Prime Minister

Task of transforming India is proceeding at an unprecedented scale. We are working day and night towards easy, effective and transparent governance: PM Modi at ASEAN Summit 

#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Donald Trump in Manila, holds bilateral talks #Philippines pic.twitter.com/aW6dlkgfwe

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2017

Relations between India and US are growing. It's not just for mutual interest but for the future of Asia: PM Modi

Relations between India and US are growing. Our relations go beyond, we are working for future interests of Asia and humanity, said PM Modi

PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit 

PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit 

PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit 

PM Modi inaugurated 'Shri Narendra Modi Resilient Rice Field Laboratory' at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos, Philippines.

A contribution from India to IRRI…presented two Indian rice seed varieties to the IRRI gene bank. pic.twitter.com/AtxKmyu5jS

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2017

PM Modi interacted with 9-year old Carlo Migel Silvano from Bulacan province at Mahaveer Philippine Foundation in #Manila. He is one of the thousands in Philippines fitted with the Indian-made 'Jaipur Foot' at this Foundation. pic.twitter.com/yga363Je5l

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2017

A musical version of the epic Ramayana was one of key attractions at the grand opening ceremony of the two-day-long ASEAN summit in Manila, reflecting India's cultural linkages with the Philippines and several member countries of the 10-member bloc.

ASEAN celebrates 50 years of robust cooperation and working towards a better tomorrow. India cherishes the strong ties with the @ASEAN family. pic.twitter.com/x4SBhU8VMo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2017

"Terrorism and violent extremism endanger the peace, stability and security of our region because these threats know no boundaries," said President Duterte adding that piracy and armed robbery on the seas also put a dent on growth and disrupt the stability of both regional and global commerce.

This year,  Asean summit theme is "Partnering for Change, Engaging the World", putting security and regional integrity high.

On the sidelines of the summit, the US President met Japan`s Shinzo Abe and Australia`s Malcolm Turnbull and discussed tensions on the Korean Peninsula and trade.

PM Modi was welcomed by President Rodrigo Duterte and his wife at the ASEAN Summit.

Partnering for change, engaging the world. PM attends the opening ceremony of the 31st @ASEAN Summit; an important pillar of India's #ActEast policy pic.twitter.com/jLCqCvLmKl

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2017

A music and dance excerpt from the musical Rama Hari, based on epic Ramayana, is being performed at opening ceremony of ASEAN Summit in Manila

Opening Ceremony of #ASEANSummit underway in #Manila, #Philippines

WATCH LIVE https://t.co/61tD0R79Gt pic.twitter.com/NYroAJ7Fgt

— Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) November 13, 2017

Leaders pose for a group photograph at the opening ceremony of 31st #ASEANSummit in #Manila #Philippines pic.twitter.com/ZkcabHIcZ3

— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2017

President Trump arrives for the opening ceremony of 31st ASEAN Summit