BERLIN – The final round of negotiations on a Philippine-German bilateral agreement on social security took place at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) in Berlin from 24 to 28 March 2013. Ambassador Maria Cleofe Natividad opened the negotiations and expressed optimism that the second round would succeed. She cited ‘positive signs’ for a prompt conclusion of the negotiations, such as the recent signing of a labor agreement facilitating the deployment of Filipino nurses to ... Read more
Philippines lauded by the German Business Community at OAV´s 94th Liebesmahl
Hamburg, 10 March 2014. The German Asia-Business Association (OAV) lauded the Philippines for its impressive economic performance at the 94th Liebesmahl on 7 March 2014 in Hamburg. OAV Chairman and Deutsche Bank co-CEO Juergen Fitschen invited Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima as the keynote speaker in recognition of the country’s improved competitiveness and Secretary Purisima’s commitment to economic reforms and good governance. In his welcome remarks, Mr. Fitschen stressed that the ... Read more
The Philippines to Say Thank You on 8 February 2014
Berlin, 6 February 2014. Typhoon Haiyan is recorded as the strongest typhoon to hit the planet in recent history. Last November 8, 2013, it devastated parts of Central Philippines. The number of lives lost and affected is unprecedented. But ever since then, the world has been one with the Philippines in helping rebuild the nation – from sending relief goods, undertaking medical missions, all the way to pledging funds for the reconstruction of infrastructure. This February 8, 2014, exactly ... Read more
It´s more yum in the Philippines at the International Green Week
Many Germans had the chance to sample Filipino cuisine and food ingredients for the first time during the Philippines’ inaugural participation in the International Green Week, recently held at the Messe Berlin fairgrounds on 17-26 January 2014. The German public, who are known for being rather conservative in their food preferences, were drawn to the Philippine booth by the culinary creations of Chef Margarita Fores and her team from the Cibo Group, who successfully paired Filipino and German ... Read more
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