Global Affairs

Filipino Community Dynamism and Bayanihan Spirit Lauded in Virginia

VIRGINIA 18 October 2018 —Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez kicked off a two-day introductory visit to the Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia with a speech at…

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PH Ambassador Fortifies Economic Diplomacy in Virginia

VIRGINIA 18 October 2018 — Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez heavily emphasized economic diplomacy in his two-day introductory visit to the Hampton Roads in southeastern…

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BOI Investment Approvals up 19% for Jan-Sept 2018

The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s primary industry development and lead investment promotion agency, posted investment approvals worth Php454.8 billion for the first nine months of 2018, a…

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President Duterte assures business sector ‘100% satisfaction’

MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, October 18, vowed to the businesspeople that he would give them “100 percent satisfaction” as long as they would not give in…

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Ready to Bring Smiles: Bell Hotel Bacolod’s Grand Opening Set for October 21

Bell Hotel in Bacolod City, a gem in the City of Smiles, will hold its Grand Opening on Sunday, October 21. Bell Hotel was recently awarded as the Best Standard…

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Megaworld to build 4th residential development in Uptown Bonifacio

The P10-B Uptown Arts Residence to rise beside the proposed Skytrain & Mega Manila Subway; just a walking distance from Uptown Mall and Uptown Parade Property giant Megaworld is building…

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises wins Best Luxury Cruise Line – Asia Pacific, at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2018

SINGAPORE, 16 October 2018 – Regent Seven Seas Cruises was named Best Luxury Cruise – Asia Pacific, at the Travel Weekly Asia Reader’s Choice Awards. In its fourth annual edition, the travel trade-specific…

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Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. takes his oath as new Foreign Affairs Secretary

MALACAÑANG — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Wednesday, October 17, spearheaded the oath-taking of the new Presidential appointees. The Chief Executive chose Ambassador to the United Nations, Teodoro “Teddy Boy”…

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PH Inks Oil Exploration Deal with Israeli Firm

MANILA – Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi attended today the Ceremonial Signing of the Petroleum Service Contract (PSC) for Area 4 (East Palawan Basin) of the Fifth…

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Secretary Piñol Highlights PH Agri Cooperation with US

WASHINGTON, D.C. 15 October 2018 — After attending the High-Level Meeting on the Implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) in New York held at the margins…

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Philippines ranks 56th out of 140 countries in Global Competitiveness Report

The Philippines placed 56th globally among 140 countries in the latest Global Competitiveness Report 2018-2019 of the World Economic Forum. It also showed the Philippines as the fifth most competitive…

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Nearly Half the World Lives on Less than $5.50 a Day

Despite decline in extreme poverty, broader measures show billions still struggle to meet basic needs WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2018 — Economic advances around the world mean that while fewer people…

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PH Ambassador Promotes ASEAN Trade, Tourism in Spain

MADRID 16 October 2018 – To raise awareness about ASEAN and promote ASEAN trade and tourism in Spain, Philippine Ambassador to Spain Philippe J. Lhuillier and the other ASEAN Ambassadors…

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Dr. Ambeth Ocampo Brings PH History to Young Russians

MOSCOW 16 October 2018 – Multi-awarded academic, historian, and journalist Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo held lectures in two of Russia’s most prestigious universities, bringing facets of Philippine history and culture…

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Asia
Leaders

President Duterte to security forces: ‘Be neutral’ in 2019 Elections

TAGUIG CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, October 15, commanded the nation’s security forces to be unbiased and remain non-partisan during the election season. In a speech during…

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OTOP Hub Opens in Visayas

DTI Bohol brings the first OTOP Hub in Visayas to Life. The OTOP Philippine Hub Can be found in Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The best of the regions quality…

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PH Chef Shows Off Culinary Talents in HK

HONG KONG 16 October 2018 – A Filipino chef competed to become Asia’s best young chef at the Jeunes Talents Escoffier (Young Talents Escoffier), organized by UBM Asia at the…

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Asia
Events

Filipino Talents Shine at Baroque Festival in Singapore

Filipino talent was on prominent display over the weekend of 05 to 07 October 2018 at the Victoria Concert Hall, as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra celebrated its Baroque Festival featuring…

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Middle East & Africa

PH Embassy Ladies in Riyadh Host ASEAN Women Circle Meet

RIYADH 16 October 2018 – The Philippine Embassy ASEAN Women Circle Ladies (PEAL) hosted the fourth general meeting for the year of the ASEAN Women Circle (AWC) of Riyadh at…

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Filipino Community Dynamism and Bayanihan Spirit Lauded in Virginia

PH Ambassador Fortifies Economic Diplomacy in Virginia

BOI Investment Approvals up 19% for Jan-Sept 2018

President Duterte assures business sector ‘100% satisfaction’

Ready to Bring Smiles: Bell Hotel Bacolod’s Grand Opening Set for October 21

Megaworld to build 4th residential development in Uptown Bonifacio

Regent Seven Seas Cruises wins Best Luxury Cruise Line – Asia Pacific, at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2018

Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. takes his oath as new Foreign Affairs Secretary

PH Inks Oil Exploration Deal with Israeli Firm

Secretary Piñol Highlights PH Agri Cooperation with US

Philippines ranks 56th out of 140 countries in Global Competitiveness Report

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Nearly Half the World Lives on Less than $5.50 a Day

PH Ambassador Promotes ASEAN Trade, Tourism in Spain

Dr. Ambeth Ocampo Brings PH History to Young Russians

President Duterte to security forces: ‘Be neutral’ in 2019 Elections

OTOP Hub Opens in Visayas

PH Chef Shows Off Culinary Talents in HK

Filipino Talents Shine at Baroque Festival in Singapore

PH Embassy Ladies in Riyadh Host ASEAN Women Circle Meet

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