Tag: trade
Cuisia Leads Economic Diplomacy Blitz in North Carolina, Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippines continues to take advantage of its new status as an emerging tiger with by intensifying its economic diplomacy blitz in the United States to promote greater trade and investment. The focus of the latest economic diplomacy efforts were the states of North Carolina and Virginia, which were visited by Ambassador Jose L. [...]
Aquino calls on the Filipinos to vote candidates who will help his administration to improve the country’s economy
MANILA, May 11 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III called on Filipinos to vote candidates who will help his administration to continue effecting reforms to chart the country to a higher economic growth trajectory. In his speech during the Miting de Avance of the Liberal Party-Quezon City Chapter held at the Amoranto Sports Complex in [...]
Palace attributes rise in unemployment rate to ‘seasonal’ jobs
MANILA, May 2 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Thursday attributed the rise in the number of jobless Filipinos during the first three months this year to “seasonal” types of jobs during the past holidays. “May paliwanag po diyan ang mga ekonomista… Normally, marami pong temporary jobs for December. Alam po natin na panahon po iyan ng [...]
President Aquino inaugurates Manguino-o Port extension, passenger terminal building in Calbayog City
CALBAYOG CITY, Apr 26 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III led the inauguration Friday of the Manguino-o Port pier extension and passenger terminal building in this city, which is expected to boost trade and tourism in Northern Samar and nearby areas. In his message during the inauguration, the President said the pier extension and [...]
Chairman Royce concludes successful visit to PHL
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, marked the conclusion of a successful three-day official visit to the Philippines by laying a wreath in remembrance to fallen heroes of World War II at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. The Cemetery is the final resting place of over 17,000 [...]
U.S. Congressional Leader Ed Royce to Visit PH on First Foreign Trip as Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman
Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Congressman Ed Royce will lead a U.S. Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to the Philippines on 28-30 January 2013. Chairman Royce will meet with President Benigno S. Aquino III, Speaker of the House Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. del Rosario, and other Philippine officials. He [...]
PH Seeks Increased Trade with Virginia
VIRGINIA BEACH—The Philippines is urging officials of the Commonwealth of Virginia to send business delegations to Manila and explore trade and investment opportunities in what is touted to be Asia’s new tiger economy. Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. made the pitch during his meeting with Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Jim Cheng, State Delegate [...]
Trade Delegation from Iowa to Visit the Philippines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippines Embassy today welcomed the scheduled visit to Manila next year of a trade mission from the State of Iowa and expressed hope that this would pave the way for similar visits from other US states. “We welcome the visit of the trade mission from Iowa and encourage the other US [...]
Aquino underscores need for enhanced economic ties between Asia and Europe
VIENTIANE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Mabuhay) –– Citing the importance of a reinforced Asia-Europe economic partnership, President Benigno S. Aquino III called for enhanced economic ties between Asia and Europe, saying that it is to the mutual benefit of the two regions. The Chief Executive made the statement during the First Session of the 9th [...]
New ways to sell or trade a vehicle online
WITH the auto industry on the upswing, Americans are buying new cars again. The National Automobile Dealers Association estimates new car sales to reach 12.9 million in 2011, an increase of nearly 12 percent over 2010. Rising gas prices may also spur folks to look for a newer, more fuel-efficient car. According to a recent [...]
