Berlin, 17 October 2014. Senior legislators and Philippine policymakers involved in climate change, urban planning and rural development recently concluded a study visit to Germany as part of efforts to support the passage and effective implementation of the National Land Use Act (NLUA). After more than two decades of debate, President Aquino has certified the NLUA bill as urgent and both Houses are working together to push for its swift passage. Senators Sergio Osmeña, Loren Legarda, and ... Read more
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PHILIPPINES AND GERMANY LAUNCH LANDMARK AGREEMENTS ON TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Berlin, 8 October 2014. As part of President Aquino’s official visit to Berlin, the Philippines and Germany signed two (2) agreements on technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Witnessed by DFA Secretary del Rosario, DTI Secretary Gregory Domingo, TESDA Director General Joel Villanueva and high-ranking German officials, Philippine Ambassador to Germany Maria Cleofe R. Natividad and German Ambassador to the Philippines Thomas Ossowski signed the Joint Declaration of Intent that ... Read more
PHILIPPINES LAUNCHES STAMP TO COMMEMORATE 60 YEARS OF PHILIPPINE-GERMAN RELATIONS
Berlin, 14 May 2014. The Philippine Embassy recently launched a Commemorative Stamp to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Germany. Philippine Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Maria Cleofe R. Natividad, launched the stamp alongside Ms. Birgitt Ory, Director for Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific of the Federal Foreign Office. In her welcome remarks at the Tagesspiegel’s Lounge, Ambassador Natividad emphasized “the real heart of ... Read more
AFP Chief of Staff General Bautista delivers speech on regional security at the German Senior Military Academy and visits ITLOS
Hamburg 8 May 2014 – General Emmanuel Bautista, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivered a presentation on “Security Policy and Strategic Situation in the Southeast Asian Region” at the prestigious German Armed Forces Command and Staff College (Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr) today, upon invitation of Major General Achim Lidsba, Commandant of the academy. Speaking before experienced military officers, including foreign students, of the Führungsakademie, General Bautista ... Read more