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Bata to Batapreneur Year 2 Children’s Business Fair Held in Toronto

Toronto, Canada — The Philippine Consulate General in Toronto attended the “bata to Batapreneur Children’s Business Fair” at the Holy Eucharist Catholic Church hall on July 13. The Business Fair,…

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Korea Importers Association exploring purchase of Philippine products such as organic food, health care, design-driven products for Korean market

The Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), a 108-delegation comprised of over 50 South Korean companies were encouraged by Secretary Ramon Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to explore…

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The Economy

Asia and Pacific Growth Steady Amid Global Trade Tensions—Asian Development Bank

Manila, Philippines — According to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released July 18, 2019, the developing parts of Asia will maintain strong but moderating growth for the remainder…

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Duterte government to push for immediate establishment of Department of OFWs

Dismayed by continuous abuses of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said he will work for the speedy passage of the Department of Overseas Filipino Workers, which will…

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The Economy

Philippines trade to recover in second half of 2019 – NEDA

Despite the Philippines’ recent decline in trade performance, imports and exports of goods are expected to be better in the second half of 2019 due to the country’s economic outlook…

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Department of Trade & Industry Undersecretary, Filipino Startup Enterprises Executives Participated in the Panel Discussion at Innovfest Unbound 2019

Singapore — Trade and Industry Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba and executives of Filipino start-up enterprises spoke on the Philippine Startup Ecosystem during the Innovfest Unbound 2019, the annual event of…

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17 airport projects completed in first half of President Duterte’s term; 28 more ongoing

Clark, Pampanga — Advancing air connectivity throughout the country and with the world, the Duterte administration, through the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Aviation and Airports Sector and the Civil Aviation…

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Real Estate Remains the Most Preferred Investment for Overseas Filipinos

A recent survey by the New Perspective Media Group revealed that up to 80 percent of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf are considering…

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Real Estate

Manila, the World’s Hottest Luxury Home Market

According to property consultancy Knight Frank, Manila is the hottest luxury home market in the world — besting other popular luxury housing cities around the globe such as Boston, Tokyo…

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The Future of Metro-Manila’s Railway Network

Commuting has always been a daily part in a Filipino’s everyday routine, and with it, comes the never-ending complaints and frustrations about the state of public transportation in Metro Manila.…

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Over 3.4 million international tourists visited the Philippines from January to May 2019—up nearly 10%

Manila, Philippines — Just for the first five months of 2019, a total of 3,489,270 tourists visited the Philippines, marking a 9.76 percent increase from last year’s figures, according to…

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DTI-CITEM invites Philippine food companies to promote export products in one of the biggest trade shows in China

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), is inviting Philippine food companies to explore the lucrative export opportunities in China…

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Women Entrepreneurs’ Conference: Get Your Business Funded hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in New York City

New York — The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted on June 22, 2019 the “WE Master Money Conference: Get Your Business Funded”, which was organized by the Women…

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Real Estate

Pag-IBIG releases record high P37B in housing loans in H1, Up 13% year-on-year

Makati City — Pag-IBIG Fund released P37.07 billion in home loans in the first half of 2019, an increase of P4.37 billion or 13 percent compared to the P32.70 billion…

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Philippine Embassy in Berlin and Management Association of the Philippines tout business opportunities in the Philippines

Berlin, Germany — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), with the support of the Philippine Embassy in Berlin, conducted a Seminar on Entrepreneurship and Investing in the Philippines held…

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Real Estate

Supreme Court inks MOU with BCDA for 5.8-hectare Judiciary Complex

Taguig City — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Supreme Court of the Philippines signed on Thursday, July 4, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the allocation…

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Tourism Seminar for Russian Tour Operators hosted by Philippine Embassy

Moscow, Russia — The Philippine Embassy in Moscow hosted a tourism seminar for top Russian tour companies on June 25, 2019 at the Embassy Chancery. The tourism seminar was presented…

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Philippines promoted as investment destination in Italy

Rome, Italy — Ambassador to Italy Domingo Nolasco promoted the Philippines as a trade and investment destination at the Turin-ASEAN Business Days held in Turin, Italy on June 17 –…

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Real Estate

Finance Secretary Dominguez pushes New Clark City as gov’t hub

New Clark City — Relocating to New Clark City “makes a lot of sense” for national government offices, says Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, as he lauded the speedy construction…

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The Economy

The Philippines seen to grow faster than other Asian powerhouses

Manila — World Bank estimates indicate the Philippine economy will grow at a more rapid pace than Asia’s other regional economic powerhouses, such as China and Malaysia, during the remaining…

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Bata to Batapreneur Year 2 Children’s Business Fair Held in Toronto

Korea Importers Association exploring purchase of Philippine products such as organic food, health care, design-driven products for Korean market

Asia and Pacific Growth Steady Amid Global Trade Tensions—Asian Development Bank

Duterte government to push for immediate establishment of Department of OFWs

Philippines trade to recover in second half of 2019 – NEDA

Department of Trade & Industry Undersecretary, Filipino Startup Enterprises Executives Participated in the Panel Discussion at Innovfest Unbound 2019

17 airport projects completed in first half of President Duterte’s term; 28 more ongoing

Real Estate Remains the Most Preferred Investment for Overseas Filipinos

Manila, the World’s Hottest Luxury Home Market

The Future of Metro-Manila’s Railway Network

Over 3.4 million international tourists visited the Philippines from January to May 2019—up nearly 10%

DTI-CITEM invites Philippine food companies to promote export products in one of the biggest trade shows in China

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Women Entrepreneurs’ Conference: Get Your Business Funded hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in New York City

Pag-IBIG releases record high P37B in housing loans in H1, Up 13% year-on-year

Philippine Embassy in Berlin and Management Association of the Philippines tout business opportunities in the Philippines

Supreme Court inks MOU with BCDA for 5.8-hectare Judiciary Complex

Tourism Seminar for Russian Tour Operators hosted by Philippine Embassy

Philippines promoted as investment destination in Italy

Finance Secretary Dominguez pushes New Clark City as gov’t hub

The Philippines seen to grow faster than other Asian powerhouses

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