Philippines News

PH to remain fastest-growing economy in Asean — World Bank

The World Bank expects the Philippines to sustain robust economic growth in the next three years even as public investments are seen slowing down.

Philippine economy to grow fastest in ASEAN-5 in 2018

First Metro Investment Corporation, the investment banking arm of Metrobank Group, expects the Philippines to become the fastest growing economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-5 this year, clocking in as much as 7.5% growth.

Philippines 'best country to invest in,' says report

The Philippines is the "best country to invest in," based on rankings released by US News and World Report.

PH Maintains Spot as Fastest-Growing Economy in ASEAN

The Philippines’ economic growth has been steady compared to that of its neighbors.

Embassy News

Special Announcement

Dale Carnegie conducts teambuilding for Brasilia PE

Revered and distinguished training institution Dale Carnegie Institute conducted a team building course for the staff and officers of the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil, on 19-20 May 2018 at the Royal Tulip Hotel.

Honorary Consul General in Manaus calls on PH Ambassador

Ambassador Marichu Mauro received on 21 May 2018 the Honorary Consul General for Manaus, Mr. Francisco Rodrigues Da Silva Filho. Mr. Rodrigues is the longest serving Honorary Consul General of the Philippines in Brazil. He has been serving since 1997. Aside from the city of Manaus, he has jurisdiction over the other cities in the State of Amazonas.

Overseas Voter Registration hits the 1.6 million mark!

MANILA: As of 11 May 2018, the running total of overseas voters for the 2019 national elections has reached an all-time high of 1,600,746, which surpasses the previous record of 1,376,067 for the 2016 Presidential Elections according to the Department of Foreign Affairs - Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFA-OVS).