Speeches
Speeches as delivered by the Department Secretary during various engagements.
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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