His Excellency Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon! Four thousand years ago, our ancestors arrived on boats north of the Philippines as part of the great movement of the Austronesian-speaking people. Thereafter the story of our people began. An ancient culture was born and carried over continue reading : Official message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Expo 2020 Dubai: Philippine National Day Celebration Official Ceremony
PH and UAE conclude investment agreement, announce trade talks
13 February 2022 – The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are headed towards unprecedented economic relations as the two countries concluded negotiations for the Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) and jointly announced to start official discussions on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). At the sidelines of the Philippines’ National Day at continue reading : PH and UAE conclude investment agreement, announce trade talks
PH, UAE to start trade talks
Dubai, United Arab Emirates—The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to start scoping discussions on a possible comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA). Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez met with UAE’s Ministers of State and Foreign Trade, Minister Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh and Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al continue reading : PH, UAE to start trade talks
DTI pursues trade deal with UAE at the Global Business Forum ASEAN, Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez proposed stronger trade and investment ties with the UAE as he joined the inaugural Global Business Forum (GBF) – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) hosted at Expo Dubai 2020. The Forum is a signature event of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce continue reading : DTI pursues trade deal with UAE at the Global Business Forum ASEAN, Expo 2020 Dubai
Opening message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, 10th Design Week Philippines
Ladies and gentlemen, a great day to all of you! I am pleased to be part of today’s momentous occasion where we celebrate the 10th year of Design Week Philippines (DWP). Spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Design Center of the Philippines (DCP), our celebration this year marks a decade of showcasing continue reading : Opening message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, 10th Design Week Philippines
ADVISORY: Filipina exporters invited to apply to SheTrades Global Dubai
The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB) is inviting Filipina exporters to apply to “SheTrades Global Dubai” organized by its partner organization, the International Trade Centre (ITC). The deadline for application is on 30 June 2021. The 8th edition of SheTrades Global, co-hosted by ITC and Dubai Industries & Exports, in partnership with continue reading : ADVISORY: Filipina exporters invited to apply to SheTrades Global Dubai
Philippines ‘Bangkóta’ Pavilion to launch game-based learning app and interactive mobile tour guide app for an immersive Expo 2020 Dubai experience
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – In the run-up to the forthcoming opening of Expo 2020 Dubai on 1st of October this year, the Philippines integrates its deep story of cultural sustainability with the power of technology through highly engaging, interactive digital mobile applications that will take Expo visitors on a journey of discovery—allowing them to continue reading : Philippines ‘Bangkóta’ Pavilion to launch game-based learning app and interactive mobile tour guide app for an immersive Expo 2020 Dubai experience
Sculptors stage the Philippines Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Sculptors Duddley Diaz and Dan Raralio, and multi-media artists Toym Imao and Riel Jaramillo Hilario are four of the dozen Filipino artists who were commissioned by the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for the Expo 2020 Dubai. These artists will collectively present a cosmopolitan profile of the Philippines continue reading : Sculptors stage the Philippines Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
Philippine Ambassador to UAE visits ‘Bangkota’ pavilion ahead of its handover next month
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – In a scheduled visit to the construction site for the Philippines’ pavilion, Her Excellency Hjayceelyn Quintana, Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), expressed her satisfaction about final stages of the work. The pavilion is set for handover next month. Ambassador Quintana also lauded the Philippine Department of Trade continue reading : Philippine Ambassador to UAE visits ‘Bangkota’ pavilion ahead of its handover next month
Philippines’ ‘Bangkota’ pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to stage art by globally-recognized Filipinos
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – As Expo 2020 Dubai opens up for a public visit to give a preview of the site ahead of the full opening in October, the Philippines announced that its ‘Bangkóta’ pavilion is near completion and will present globally-active icons of architecture, art, and design who will drive the pavilion’s experiences continue reading : Philippines’ ‘Bangkota’ pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai to stage art by globally-recognized Filipinos