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NEDA: Gains in agro-based products growth seen in PHL exports
An April 22, 2013, press release from the National Economic and Development Authority: The growth of agro-based exports may be sustained with the opening up of new markets for sugar and bananas, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Continue reading →
69 Filipinos to be repatriated from Syria
An April 22, 2013, press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs: The Philippine Embassy in Damascus reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) that 69 Filipinos safely crossed the Syrian-Lebanese border yesterday, April 21. Continue reading →
Speech of President Aquino at the groundbreaking of the MSU-Main Campus College of Information Technology Building, April 22, 2013
Ang gusaling ito ay tagumpay hindi lamang ng MSU, kundi ng buong bayan. Buhat ito ng ating pagbabayanihan at pagkakaisa para isulong ang magandang bukas para sa susunod na henerasyon. Continue reading →
Statement: The Presidential Spokesperson on PSEi breaching the 7,000 mark, April 22, 2013
Today, the Philippine Stock Exchange index closed at 7,120.48 points, breaching the 7,000 mark for the first time in history. This marks the 88th record high in 34 months of the Aquino administration, and the 27th record high this year. Continue reading →
Rehiyon 12, napili bilang pilot site ng FAO
Isang pabalita mula sa Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka noong ika-22 ng Abril 2013: Napili ang mga lalawigan ng Sultan Kudarat at South Cotabato dito sa Rehiyon Dose bilang pilot sites ng itatayong Regional Rice Initiative for Asia na popondohan ng Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ng United Nations. Continue reading →
DA reorients recipients of multipurpose drying pavements
An April 22, 2013, press release from the Department of Agriculture: Farmer groups identified to receive multi-purpose drying pavements (MPDPs) underwent reorientation on the mechanics of the implementation of the said project from the Department of Agriculture (DA). Continue reading →
Babala ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Moscow laban sa mga visa scam
Isang pabalita mula sa Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas noong ika-22 ng Abril 2013 Pinapaalalahanan ang publiko na mag-ingat sa mga pribadong ahensya o mga indibidwal na nag-aalok ng paglakad ng visa patungong Russia kapalit ang malaking halaga. Maraming mga Pilipino … Continue reading →
PHL Embassy in Moscow warns against visa scams
An April 22, 2013, press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs: The public is advised to beware of private agencies or individuals that offer to facilitate visas to Russia for a substantial fee. Many Filipinos have been victimized by these entities with the promise of work and legal documents. Continue reading →
PHL Embassy hosts an evening of classical music in Berlin
An April 22, 2013, press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs: Some 150 guests attended an “Evening of Classical Music” hosted by Philippine Ambassador to Germany Maria Cleofe R. Natividad at the Philippine Embassy’s Bulwagang Bagumbayan on April 20. Continue reading →
Korea-based Filipino professors elect new head
An April 22, 2013, press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs: The Philippine Embassy in Seoul reported to the Department of Foreign Affiars (DFA) that a dozen Filipino professors teaching at various universities and institutions of higher learning in South Korea met on April 21 at the Embassy premises to elect their new chairperson and agree on their mission focus for the year. Continue reading →