Tag: President Beningo S. Aquino III

IMF Managing Director cites Philippines and other emerging markets’ role to global growth

IMF Managing Director cites Philippines and other emerging markets’ role to global growth

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde cited the “critical role” played by the Philippines and other emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region in driving global growth which she said has helped stabilize the economies of this part of the world. Lagarde, who is on a two-day visit to the Philippines, told reporters in a [...]

2012/11/17 More
VIENTIANE, Lao PDR – President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda during the bilateral meeting at the Dok Chik Room of the National Convention Centre at the sidelines of the 9th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM9) on Monday (November 05). Japan continues to be the Philippines’ top source of official development assistance (ODS). Japan’s assistance, through loans, grants and technical cooperation covers a wide range of areas, including public works, socio-economic infrastructure, transportation and communications, agriculture and capability-building among many others. (MNS photo)

Aquino says ASEM member-countries voice support for development of Mindanao

MANILA, Nov 7 (Mabuhay) — Member-countries of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) have committed to further support the development of Mindanao following the signing of the Framework Agreement for peace last month, President Beningo S. Aquino III said on Tuesday. The President arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 Tuesday evening from a two-day [...]

2012/11/08 More