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PBBM meets some of the world’s top CEOs and investment experts during a dinner
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s investment pitch for the Philippines received "a very positive response" from some of the world's top CEOs and investment experts during a dinner hosted for him by Grab Chairman and CEO Anthony Tan at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Among those present were:
1. Luhut Pandjaitan, Coordinating Minister of Maritime and Investment Affairs, Republic of Indonesia
2. Andy Jassy, CEO, Amazon
3. Jared Kushner, Founder, Affinity Partners
4. Patrick Foulis, Editor-in-Chief, Economist
5. Alan Jope, CEO, Unilever
6. Bill Ford, CEO, General Atlantic, one of the largest equity firms in the world
7. Molly Ford, Wife of Bill Ford
8. Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment, Republic of Indonesia
9. Dr. Bambang Susantono, Chairman of ID New Capital City Authority
10. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Thailand
11. Jaime Bautista, Philippine Secretary of Transportation
12. Arsjad Rasjid, Chairman, KADIN
13. Tony Blair, Executive Chairman, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
14. Dolf van den Brink, CEO, Heineken
15. Rachel Lord, Head of Asia, BlackRock, one of the largest investment firms in the world.
Speaker Martin Romualdez, who was present during the dinner, said "everyone was excited about the Philippine recovery story and agreed that it is the future investor haven for western capital."
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez on Monday underscored the enduring importance of print media in the era of mass digitalization and artificial intelligence. In a speech delivered by PCO Senior Undersecretary Emerald Anne Ridao during the UPMGPhils Tinta Print Media Conference 2024, Chavez emphasized the relevance of print media in the years and decades to come.
Dubai Ruler and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum commended the Filipino community for their invaluable contributions to Emirati society. He described Filipinos as possessing “civil and gentle” qualities deeply appreciated during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s working visit to UAE on Tuesday.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan committed on Tuesday to deepening cooperation in various areas, including economy, trade and sustainability
Seven Filipino choirs were honored on Sunday for bringing pride to the Philippines through their achievements in various international competitions.
To further equip national government communicators against emerging threats, crises, and complex communication challenges, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) held a follow-up session on the “Introduction to the Grid System” on 19 November 2024, continuing a series of workshops aimed at enhancing government communication capabilities. This workshop focused on the UK Government Communication Service International (UK GCSI) Grid System, a framework designed to improve the planning and coordination of government announcements.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. handed over PhP50 million in financial assistance to farmers, fisherfolk and their families in Pangasinan following the devastation brought by the series of typhoons to the province. Of the figure, President Marcos extended PhP10,000 each to 5,000 needy farmers and fisherfolk.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered all concerned government agencies to finish the disaster-mitigation projects in Cagayan Valley. “Para sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno at lokal na pamahalaan, siguruhin natin na matapos ang mga proyektong ito upang maibsan ang panganib at pinsalang dulot ng madalas na pagbaha,” President Marcos said.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday committed to protect farmers and fisherfolk against future calamities. In his speech during the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROMs) in Isabela, President Marcos urged farmers and fisherfolk to enroll under the Department of Agriculture (DA)’s extensive insurance program.
Nagsagawa si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ng aerial inspection sa mga munisipalidad ng Diadi, Bagabag, Solano, Bayombong, at Bambang sa Nueva Vizcaya upang masuri ang lawak ng pinsalang idinulot ng Super Typhoon Pepito at matugunan ang iba pang mga pangangailangan sa probinsya.
