Speeches
Speeches as delivered by the Department Secretary during various engagements.
Launch of SheTrades Exporters’ Handbook 27 March 2025, 1:00 PM | HMA Residence, Forbes Park, Makati City Her Excellency Ambassador Laure Beaufils, hello, good afternoon, and it's nice to be back here. Rosemarie Rafael, Ms. Boots Garcia, partners from the British Embassy, the UNWTO International Trade Centre, Women Biz, Phil
Read more Thailand Week 2025 27 March 2025, 1 PM | Market! Market!, Taguig City. His Excellency, Mr. Rangsant Srimangkorn, Charge d’affaires of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines. Ms. Sutinee Vathana, Director of the Thai Trade Center Manila, leaders from the Philippines and the Thailand business community,
Read more Asia SME Forum 27 March 2025, 3:00 PM | Manila Marriot Hotel Mr. Aldi Garcia, PWC Philippines, Mr. Chino Sandiego, What's Your Plan International, Mr. Chris Islan, Dev Team, Ms. Karen Salutan, EduSign, Mr. Enzo Marfal, ANCAP, PH Business Services, Ms. Michelle Tew Lim, Chan, Mega Prime, Mr. Nathan Marquez,
Read more His Excellency Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., honorable members of the cabinet, esteemed colleagues from the national government agencies and local government units, industry leaders, partners in investment, distinguished guests, a good morning to all of you! Welcome to the inaugural Gawad Bayanihan sa Pamumuhunan Awarding Ceremony—a pivotal moment in our
Read more Good morning, Ma'am Louise Araneta Marcos. Good morning to Joey Concepcion. Esteemed partners, distinguished guests, and to all inspiring women around the globe, magandang umaga sa inyong lahat and Happy Women's Month. Today, when women rise, societies flourish and nations transform. As a former businesswoman turned public servant, I have
Read more 12 March 2025, 10:10 AM | Office of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Her Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Tanja Fajon, good morning, ma'am. Our Slovenian delegation, of course Marjana Majeric, Executive Director of the Slovenia's Chamber of Commerce, good morning. Distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues,
Read more 28 February 2025, 9:30 AM | M.I.C.E. CENTER His Excellency Ilang Fluss, Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines. Good morning, Ambassador. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Raymond Alimurong, good morning. Fellow colleagues from the government, PCCI high-ranking officials, Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Consul Nina Mangio, good morning. Colleagues from the government, valued
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