by anyajulia | Jul 29, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines
The Arroyo administration will pursue bilateral and multilateral negotiations and undertake aggressive marketing campaigns through agricultural attaches, to reinforce the Philippines’ image as the supplier of the “sweetest and best mango in the world.” This is according to Department of Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap.
Last year, the Philippines exported 20,824 metric tons of fresh mangoes worth $19.539 million. Dried mango exports reached 1,028 MT valued at $7.475 million while processed mango exports totaled 11,334 MT worth $13.684 million.
Secretary Yap cited efforts to further expand exports to traditional markets and open new ones. He said Canada and Europe would be welcome additions to the country’s list of new export markets that include the Netherlands, South Korea, the Middle East, Hawaii and Guam.
Secretary Yap said the government will continue providing assistance to exporters to reduce costs of shipping goods to markets overseas, including providing them with support in the conduct of pesticide residue analysis. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 27, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA-7) records revealed that there are 15,702 employment contracts that have been processed from January to June, this year.
POEA-7 Legal Officer Atty. Imelda Lerida bared these over 15T people are the new batch of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), being their first time to work beyond our shores, that will be helping the country’s national economy through their dollar remittances.
Lerida said their agency also processed 14,064 returning OFWs under their ‘Balik Manggagawa’ Program in the first six months this year.
In-demand jobs abroad are skilled workers such as construction workers and welders, medical professionals such as nurses, caregivers and domestic helpers. (PIA/FCR)
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by anyajulia | Jul 21, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expects the resumption of peace talk soon. This is through the facilitation of Malaysia.
“It is important that the people will realize the value of the peace process,” PGMA said.
During her recent trip to Egypt for the 15th Leaders Conference of Non-Aligned Movement, Arroyo was able to have a fruitful as discussion with the OIC member-states was held regarding the ongoing assistance to achieve lasting peace in Mindanao.
The 36th OIC Council of Foreign Ministers already expressed its desire for the International Monitoring Team to resume responsibilities to oversee the ceasefire agreement and start the peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 15, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on a mission of peace and a more prosperous world, as she attends the 15th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Leaders Summit slated July 15-16 in Egypt.
With the theme “International Solidarity for Peace and Development,” the summit will be held at the Sharm El-Sheikh.
The President has been also pushing for the promotion of the rights of migrant workers, urgent efforts to address piracy in the high seas, and the revitalization of international finance institutions to help developing countries effectively address the current global economic crisis and similar crises that may arise in the future.
During the trip, the Philippines will also call for the active participation of all NAM members in the Special NAM Ministerial Meeting on Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation for Peace and Development that will be held in Manila on December 1-3 this year. (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 15, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines, National News
HISGUTANAN kabahin sa pagpakunhod sa kawad-on ug ang laraw sa economic resiliency didto sa tigum tali kang Presidente Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ug US President Barak Obama.
Kini ang labing dagkong hisgutan sa duha ka pangulo nasud sa tigum nga gitala sa Julyo 30 didto sa Washington DC.
Gidapait si Presidente Arroyo ni Obama agi ug labing unang Presidente sa nasud sa Asya nga makigtagbo sa Presidente sa Amerika sa White House.
Hinuon, padayag ni Press Secretary Cerge Remonde nga mahimo usab nga hisgutan sa duha ang hisgutanan sa terrorismo ug ang mga lakang sa nag-usab nga klima,
Kuban ang Pilipinas sa mga nag-unang nasud nga nga-aghat sa mga industriyalisadong nasud nga kubsan na ang gibuga nga greenhouse gas ilawom sa UN Framework Convention on Climate Change ug sa 1997 Kyoto Protocol. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Jul 14, 2009 | Foreign Exchange, Headlines
resident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s scheduled visit to the United States on July 30, brings brand new optimism for more strengthened US–RP alliance. This will be a good opportunity for President Arroyo to discuss with US President Obama the country’s poverty alleviation program and economic resiliency plan.
During their meeting, there will be discussions on ways to enhance cooperation between their countries on a variety of issues including counter-terrorism, climate change and the alliance between the U.S. and the Philippines.
Remonde said the President will also discuss the Arroyo administration’s anti-poverty programs and the P330-billion Economic Resiliency Plan.
While in Washington, the President will also meet with members of Congress and other key US officials, private sector partners and business groups. (PIA)
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