Global Affairs

Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. Celebrates Filipino Workers in U.S.

Washington, DC — The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. and its attached agencies celebrated Filipino Migrant Workers Day with an open house at the Embassy Chancery on June 8, 2019. …

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President Duterte invites Thai businesses to invest in the Philippines

Bangkok, Thailand—President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met with Thailand’s top business leaders, inviting them to invest in the Philippines particularly as the administration goes full throttle on its Build, Build, Build…

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Answer the call of the wild with these exotic getaways

Agoda’s guide to getting up-close and personal with nature on your next holiday Our planet offers countless wonders to behold. After slogging it out in the urban rat race, we…

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Filipino Pianist Performs for an Intimate Group of Music Lovers at the World Trade Organization Headquarters

Geneva, Switzerland — Internationally-acclaimed Filipino pianist Dr. Raul Sunico performed a mini-concert for an intimate group of music lovers in one of the historic rooms of the World Trade Organization…

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Philippine Embassy and Oxford English Dictionary celebrate Philippine contributions to English

London — An event celebrating the uniqueness and creativity of Philippine English, as seen through the lens of the Oxford English Dictionary, was held at the Philippine Embassy on Friday,…

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Philippines and Japan sign US$202-M loan accord for Mindanao road project

New Clark City, Pampanga, June 19 — Philippine and Japanese officials signed here Tuesday (June 18) an agreement providing the Philippines with a US$202.04-million loan from Japan to finance the…

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Personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos reaches US$10.8 billion in first four months of 2019

Manila, June 19 — Personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos (OFs) grew by 3.7 percent year-on-year to US$2.7 billion in April 2019 from US$2.6 billion in April 2018. On a cumulative…

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Japan signs its second distinctive Autograph Collection Hotel—The mesm Tokyo is set to open in 2020

The Autograph Collection brand continues to grow in Japan by providing travelers with one-of-a-kind hotels that champion values of vision, design and craft Tokyo, Japan — The distinctive Autograph Collection…

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Philippine Embassy in Seoul Hosts Leaders’ Forum

Seoul — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul hosted a Leaders’ Forum held on June 8, 2019 at the Emerald Ballroom of Lotte Hotel Seoul. The event was attended by about…

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Tom Rodriguez, Megan Young banner Phil. Independence Day celebrations in San Diego and Chicago

In celebration of the 121st Philippine Independence Day, Fil-American Kapuso stars Tom Rodriguez and Megan Young reconnected with their kababayans in the US through vibrant fiestas and back-to-back activities in San Diego and…

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Filipina Entrepreneurs Participate in Australia Awards Training Program

Canberra, Australia — Two Filipina entrepreneurs were selected by the Export Council of Australia, in partnership with the Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, to participate in the “Australia…

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Element by Westin® debuts in Australia with opening of Element Melbourne Richmond

The longer-stay eco-conscious brand opens in Melbourne, encouraging balance while traveling for healthy and active guests. Melbourne, Australia – Element by Westin, part of Marriott International, today announced the opening of…

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Tribute Portfolio Debuts in Kochi, South India, With the Opening of Port Muziris

Old World and Contemporary, Yet Historical to its Roots, the Characterful Port Muziris Bridges the City’s Past and Present Kochi, India – Port Muziris, part of Tribute Portfolio’s growing global portfolio…

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Beyond A Massage: Seven Locally-Inspired Wellness Rituals That Will Take You Around Asia Pacific

Wellness rituals are sensorial journeys that showcase local heritage using native ingredients and traditional massage techniques perfected over centuries. With over 1,100 hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific, Accor offers…

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DTI-Sydney promotes award winning chocolates, craft spirits at the Independence Day celebrations in Australia

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre (PTIC) in Sydney featured two award-winning products from the Philippines at the Independence Day celebrations in…

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Department of Tourism bids hosting of United Nations World Tourism Organization confab in 2021

Bhutan – The Joint Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission on Asia and the Pacific (CAP) and the Commission on South Asia (CSA) supported the Philippine…

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“Pinoys to the World: A Celebration of Filipino Musical Artistry” Dazzles at UN in NY

New York — The Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble (PMCIE) held a one-hour afternoon concert on May 29, 2019 at the Sputnik Area of the United Nations Visitor’s Lobby in…

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Filipino Cookbook Bags 2 Major Literary Awards

London — A cookbook on Philippine cuisine edited by United Kingdom-based Filipino author Jacqueline Chio-Lauri recently won the prestigious 2019 Midwest and Eric Hoffer Book Awards following a successful release…

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts of Asia raised close to USD450,000 for its 6th Smile Asia Week bringing over 500 smiles to children with cleft conditions

HONG KONG, June 6, 2019 – In the week of May 6 – 12, more than 10,000 Ladies and Gentlemen from 25 Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts across Asia Pacific raised…

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Plating Up Sustainability in Asia

Hotels around Asia launch more mindful food initiatives Hotels and resorts across Asia are choosing to tread more lightly when it comes to their food footprint. From forming partnerships with…

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Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. Celebrates Filipino Workers in U.S.

President Duterte invites Thai businesses to invest in the Philippines

Answer the call of the wild with these exotic getaways

Filipino Pianist Performs for an Intimate Group of Music Lovers at the World Trade Organization Headquarters

Philippine Embassy and Oxford English Dictionary celebrate Philippine contributions to English

Philippines and Japan sign US$202-M loan accord for Mindanao road project

Personal remittances from Overseas Filipinos reaches US$10.8 billion in first four months of 2019

Japan signs its second distinctive Autograph Collection Hotel—The mesm Tokyo is set to open in 2020

Philippine Embassy in Seoul Hosts Leaders’ Forum

Tom Rodriguez, Megan Young banner Phil. Independence Day celebrations in San Diego and Chicago

Filipina Entrepreneurs Participate in Australia Awards Training Program

Element by Westin® debuts in Australia with opening of Element Melbourne Richmond

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Tribute Portfolio Debuts in Kochi, South India, With the Opening of Port Muziris

Beyond A Massage: Seven Locally-Inspired Wellness Rituals That Will Take You Around Asia Pacific

DTI-Sydney promotes award winning chocolates, craft spirits at the Independence Day celebrations in Australia

Department of Tourism bids hosting of United Nations World Tourism Organization confab in 2021

“Pinoys to the World: A Celebration of Filipino Musical Artistry” Dazzles at UN in NY

Filipino Cookbook Bags 2 Major Literary Awards

The Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts of Asia raised close to USD450,000 for its 6th Smile Asia Week bringing over 500 smiles to children with cleft conditions

Plating Up Sustainability in Asia

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