Global Affairs

Filipina artist exhibits work at Mexico’s largest art fair

Filipina artist Stephanie Syjuco exhibits her work at ZonaMaco, Mexico City’s largest contemporary art fair from 05 to 09 February 2020. Ms. Syjuco presents three conceptual photography series commenting on…

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Filipino food takes center stage in biggest food show in the Middle East and North African region

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Twenty-four companies are showcasing the best local food products from the Philippines in the landmark 25th edition of Gulfood at the Dubai World Trade Centre…

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The Philippines, the next hotbed for tech innovation

The country is seen as emerging tech leader armed with vibrant ecosystems Manila, Philippines — The Philippines is all set to cement its role as the next hotbed for fintech…

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The Philippines to Join Outdoor Adventure, Travel Show in Calgary

Calgary, Canada – The Philippine Consulate General in Calgary is inviting the public to visit the Philippine booth (#243) at the upcoming Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show (OATS) to be…

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The Bangkóta: The Philippines Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 to rise in Dubai

Close to a decade since it last participated, the Philippines will once again take part in what is dubbed as the “The Greatest Show”—the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. To…

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Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban

Manila, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the lifting of the travel ban on Taiwan to minimize the impact of the nCov global scare on the local tourism…

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Philippine Embassy in Tokyo attends Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two

Tokyo – The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo officials attended the Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two, organized by Resonance Woodberry Coffee Roasters Shibuya and AURO Chocolate on 12 February 2020. According…

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The Philippines rides tourism wave in international Mediterranean tourism market

Tel Aviv, Israel — The Philippines participated for the fifth time in the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) held at the Tel Aviv Convention Center from 11 to 12 February…

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Philippine exports reach record-level US$70B in 2019 despite global uncertainties—DTI Chief

Exports grow by 21% in December 2019 Makati – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that Philippine exports reached a record-high of US$70.3 billion in 2019…

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Work of skilled Filipino hands on display in Frankfurt, Germany

Manila, Philippines – Under the theme “Hands That Work,” the LifestylePhilippines delegation in the upcoming German trade fair, Ambiente 2020 will celebrate Filipino craftsmanship. The Philippine furniture and home décor…

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Japanese debt watcher Rating and Investment Information raises the Philippines’ credit rating to ‘BBB+’

Upgrade pushes country closer to goal of ‘A’ rating Manila – Japan-based Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) has upgraded the Philippines’ credit rating by a notch, from “BBB” to…

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Department of Foreign Affairs brings home 30 Filipinos from Wuhan City

Clark Freeport — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) brought back to the Philippines today a total of 30 Filipinos who wished to return home from Wuhan City, ground zero…

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Nominations open for 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas

The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). Completed nomination forms and supporting documents must…

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Department of Trade and Industry supports PROPAK; strives for sustainable Philippine economy

Makati City — Ensuing the success of last year’s trade exposition, ProPak, the premiere processing and packaging trade show in Asia, returned to set up its 2nd edition in the…

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Filipino bags first prize in 2020 Year of ASEAN identity logo design competition

Jakarta, Indonesia — A Filipino graphic artist from Lipa, Batangas, Joemari Manguiat, was awarded the first prize in the 2020 Year of ASEAN Identity Logo Design Competition for ASEAN Youth…

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Philippine Embassy in Tokyo encourages Japanese businesses to invest in the Philippines

Tokyo — The Philippine Embassy co-organized with the International Friendship Exchange Council (FEC) a seminar on Prospects and Opportunities in the Philippines, which was held on January 28, 2020 at…

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Philippine Embassy in Damascus organizes Filipino food festival

Damascus, Syria —The Philippine Embassy in Damascus organized a barrio-fiesta themed Philippine Food Festival at Lina’s Paris Café on December 23, 2019. About a hundred guests from the Syrian Ministry…

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President Duterte extends temporary ban on travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao

Manila — To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte’s temporary travel ban on visitors has been extended to include any part of…

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Government will exhaust all efforts to protect Filipinos from the Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease outbreak

Manila — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said on Friday, January 31, that the Duterte Administration takes the threat of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease (2019-nCoV ARD) outbreak…

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Department of Tourism statement following the President’s latest directive to contain the coronavirus

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has immediately advised its foreign offices in China to relay to all stakeholders involved in bringing markets to the Philippines on the latest directive by…

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Filipina artist exhibits work at Mexico’s largest art fair

Filipino food takes center stage in biggest food show in the Middle East and North African region

The Philippines, the next hotbed for tech innovation

The Philippines to Join Outdoor Adventure, Travel Show in Calgary

The Bangkóta: The Philippines Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 to rise in Dubai

Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo attends Filipino Chocolate Night Volume Two

The Philippines rides tourism wave in international Mediterranean tourism market

Philippine exports reach record-level US$70B in 2019 despite global uncertainties—DTI Chief

Work of skilled Filipino hands on display in Frankfurt, Germany

Japanese debt watcher Rating and Investment Information raises the Philippines’ credit rating to ‘BBB+’

Department of Foreign Affairs brings home 30 Filipinos from Wuhan City

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Nominations open for 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas

Department of Trade and Industry supports PROPAK; strives for sustainable Philippine economy

Filipino bags first prize in 2020 Year of ASEAN identity logo design competition

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo encourages Japanese businesses to invest in the Philippines

Philippine Embassy in Damascus organizes Filipino food festival

President Duterte extends temporary ban on travelers from China, Hong Kong, and Macao

Government will exhaust all efforts to protect Filipinos from the Novel Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease outbreak

Department of Tourism statement following the President’s latest directive to contain the coronavirus

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