Global Affairs – Page 54 – Balikbayan Magazine

Market Competition Key to Create More and Better Jobs in the Philippines

MANILA, March 4, 2019 – Fostering fair market competition in key sectors including electricity, telecommunications, and transport, can improve services and generate higher-paying jobs in the Philippines, accelerating poverty reduction, according…

A Tale of Three Cities

Fall in love with the rich experiences in Hanoi, Phnom Penh, and New Delhi with Philippine Airlines MANILA, February 26, 2019 – Once upon a time, the foreign lands of…

President Duterte receives a courtesy call from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

PASAY CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, February 28, received US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a courtesy call. According to the government officials who accompanied the…

The 6th Annual Winter Escapade Tour

Eight action packed days of wonder, fun and unforgettable memories was what the 6th Winter Escapade tour (January 28 to February 4, 2019) came to be for some 250 lucky…

PH Consulate General in Hong Kong Launches Pia Wurtzbach’s Figure for Madame Tussauds HK

HONG KONG 28 February 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong and Madame Tussauds Hong Kong co-organized a pre-launch event for Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach’s wax figure…

PH Consulate General in San Francisco, StartUp Village Sign Partnership Agreement

SAN FRANCISCO 28 February 2019 – StartUp Village, a business incubator/accelerator based in the Philippines, signed the Spark*Connect*Empower (SCE) partnership agreement with the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on…

Historic Metro Manila Subway breaks ground

VALENZUELA CITY, Feb. 28 — The “pipe dream” is now a reality. The Metro Manila Subway, the Philippines’ first underground railway system, officially broke ground today, 27 February 2019, in…

The Best Places to Experience Cherry Blossom Season

You can even get a feel for “cherry blossom”-viewing without leaving the country! With spring around the corner, it means cherry blossom season is coming. Take this chance to spend…

The Ritz-Carlton to bring its legendary service and timeless luxury to Pune

Furthering the Iconic Brand’s Growth in India The Ritz-Carlton, Pune Expected to Open in 2019 Mumbai, India – 28 February, 2019 – Building on a growing desire for luxury hospitality experiences…

PH Halal Food Products Take Center Stage at Gulfood 2019

ABU DHABI 26 February 2019 – Twenty-five Philippine food companies were in Dubai to exhibit in Gulfood 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Center on 17-21 February 2019. Ambassador to…

The incredible Metro Manila Subway breaks ground today

VALENZUELA CITY, Feb. 27 — In more developed parts of the Asia Pacific such as Japan, mass transit systems effectively and efficiently ferry millions of passengers per day from home…

Enhancing efficiency and pre-empting a looming port congestion

MANILA, Feb. 26 — With the economic consequences of the 2014 congestion problem at the country’s two major ports still fresh in the minds of port stakeholders, Customs Commissioner Rey…

Westin Hotels and Resorts kicks off an exciting official partnership with Tokyo Marathon

Westin supports one of the top six World Marathon Majors by offering premier VIP marathon packages to Marriott Bonvoy members and inspires runners through onsite fitness activities TOKYO, JAPAN – February…

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Miss U makes perfect Tourism Ambassador – Sec. Puyat

“She is our perfect Tourism Ambassador!” Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat was all praises for Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray as the latter expressed full support for…

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President Duterte spells out accomplishments halfway into term

BIÑAN, Laguna — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte enumerated his accomplishments on Saturday, February 23, which are the fulfillment of the campaign pledges he made in 2016. In a speech during…

PH Explores Russian Market for Carrageenan, Agar Agar

MOSCOW 22 February 2019 – There is a strong demand for processed carrageenan and agar agar in Russia and the Philippine Embassy in Moscow is exploring the possibility of sourcing…

PH, JAPAN tackle infra development and peace-building initiatives for Mindanao

JAPAN, Feb. 23 — High-level officials from the Philippines and Japan comprising the Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation convene its seventh meeting in Osaka, Japan on February…

US Ambassador congratulates NASA Space Apps Challenge winners

MANILA, Feb 22 — US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim congratulated Team iNON for beating out 1,395 teams from around the world to win the Best Galactic Impact category in…

President Duterte calls on BIMP-EAGA member countries to unite for economic, security boost

DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, February 19, called on its neighboring countries to unite to overcome economic slowdown and security challenges in the region. The Chief…

1st batch of OFWs graduate in embassy’s photography course

LONDON, England, Feb. 20 — Around 30 overseas Filipino workers in London successfully completed the free photography training offered by the Philippine Embassy through the Philippine Overseas Labor Office-Overseas Workers…

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