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Addressing the nation, particularly the government agencies involved in the preparation and management of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Senator Bong Go called on Filipinos to uphold the bayanihan spirit amid issues facing the country’s hosting of the sporting event. “Maraming gustong pumalakpak, nakakalungkot sa panahong ito na ilang kababayan natin na pumapalakpak sa […]
The Senate has adopted a resolution recognizing the 50-year strong and unwavering diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore. Senator Win Gatchalian, who introduced Senate Resolution No. 211, said that it was only fitting for the upper chamber to express its appreciation and gratitude to the government of the Republic of Singapore for its contributions to […]
Two House leaders said the country’s improved rankings in the World Bank’s (WB) “Doing Business” report is a testament to the rising business confidence in the reforms instituted by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. In the just-released WB report, the Philippines improved by 29 notches, ranking 95th from the previous 124th out of 190 […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of India have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to encourage bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and India in the areas of tourism, trade, and hospitality. Signing the document were DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and Ambassador of India to the Philippines […]
The Philippines is now one of the top 100 most competitive countries in the world for doing business as it has implemented more regulatory reforms to improve its business climate. The World Bank recently released its Doing Business 2020 report indicating the Philippines’ sharp improvement of 29 notches in the global rankings of the ease […]
Senator Bong Go said President Rodrigo Duterte’s official visit to Russia has been fruitful so far, with his campaign against terrorism earning praises from Russian President Vladimir Putin who according to the senator, is also willing to give his support. “Naging maayos naman ang pagbisita ng Pangulo. First day sa pagbisita sa Russia, nagpasalamat ang […]
Three Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) were signed between Philippine tuna producers and their Russian counterparts at a business forum attended by President Rodrigo Duterte during his five-day trip to Russia. The MOUs should pave the way for greater business opportunities for the country’s $400 million tuna industry, said Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Sunday. “As […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez revealed that Russian businesses are keen on expanding their operations to the Philippines. During a meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Aleksey Gruzdev and delegation of Russian business executives recently, Lopez shared the Philippines’ priority industries that Russia can participate in. Lopez highlighted […]
Dubai-based Emirates Airline and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have inked a memorandum of agreement that would promote the Philippines in the Middle East, Europe, and other markets being serviced by the Gulf carrier. Under the agreement, DOT and Emirates will jointly market promotions, do familiarization tours as well as roadshows to also boost opportunity […]
The Philippines will continue to push for stronger bilateral business and economic relations with China following the fifth visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Beijing last month. This was the assurance given by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez during the PH-China Business Forum, which was attended by a 272-business delegation from […]