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e-Services Philippines: 8th Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition, 11-12 February 2008

Nov 1st, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

The Philippine Embassy invites interested parties to participate in the “e-Services Philippines: 8th Global Sourcing Conference and Exhibition” to be held in Manila from 11 to 12 February 2008. The event will feature a wide range of ICT areas such as business development, engineering and architectural design, contact centers, creative e-services (digital animation, wireless application, [...]

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Greek Embassy’s Consular Office – Fully Operational

Oct 19th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

Greece’s embassy in Manila on October 1 started full consular services,  such as the issuances of visas, according to the Hellenic Republic’s ambassador to Manila His Excellency Yorgos Chrisostomos Nicolaidis.  The Spanish embassy in Manila as well as the Greek embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia turned over on that day all functions which it had been [...]

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New Immigration Policies Affecting Filipino Household Workers in Cyprus

Oct 19th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

(as of 4 October 2007)
1. Eligibility and Period of Employment
a) Persons qualified to employ household workers from third countries for more than four (4) years:

Senior citizens/elderly people who are  75 years old and above
Persons with special needs
Persons suffering from serious medical condition such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, muscle atrophy, kidney [...]

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PGMA STATEMENT ON MAKATI BLAST

Oct 19th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

Mga minamahal kong kababayan,
Kaninang ala-una imedya ng hapon ang siyudad ng Makati ay niyanig ng isang malakas na padsabog. Taliwas sa inisyal na imbestigasyon, lumalabas na
ito ay hindi nagmula sa pagsabog ng tangke ng LPG. Lumalabas na mas malamang na ito ay dulot ng isang pampasabog.
We assure everyone that a full blown investigation is now [...]

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Medical Tourism International Conference Set on November 19-23 in Makati City

Oct 15th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

The country’s top medical and wellness facilities and resort destinations take center stage as the Philippines hosts the 2nd International Medical Tourism Conference (IMTC 2007). The Department of Tourism (DOT) is organizing the event, which will be held on November 19-23 at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila in Makati City.
Stakeholders in the medical tourism industry, such [...]

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Ambassador Tiglao Attends ‘Dialogue of Civilizations

Oct 14th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

Ambassador Rigoberto D. Tiglao attended the 5th Annual Session of the World Public Forum, ‘Dialogue of Civilizations’, which was held on 10-14 in Rhodes.
As noted by the title, discussions focused on the differences between the   civilizations of East and West, and called for more understanding of the other in order for mankind, irrespective of race [...]

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Filipino Businessmen Attend Hi-Tech Partenariat in Thessaloniki

Oct 11th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

Filipino businessmen attended the Hi-Tech Innovators Partenariat 2007 in Thessaloniki on 05-06 October 2007. The team was headed by Mr. Emmanuel O. Almonte of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Philippine National Counsellor for the Partenariat. The members were made up of representatives from the computer sector: Pointwest Technologies Corporation; Microgold Information [...]

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Embassy Promotes Latest Manila F.A.M.E. International among Greeks (17-20 October)

Sep 13th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

The Embassy has been promoting the biennial Manila F.A.M.E. International among the Greek business sector, resulting in a steady influx over the years. Promotional efforts are carried out in conjunction with the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), as well as the Honorary Consulates in Greece and Cyprus. The latest edition was held on [...]

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Philippine Embassy, Athens celebrates 109th Independence Day

Jun 15th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

15 June 2007 — Philippine Ambassador to Greece Rigoberto D. Tiglao reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Embassy commemorated the 109th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence with a series of events leading to 12 June. Independence Day festivities in Athens began on Sunday, 10 June 2007, with the “Pista ng [...]

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Independence Day Message of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Jun 12th, 2007 | By pam | Category: News

Warmest greetings to everyone!

As we commemorate our 109th Independence Day, let us remember the sacrifices of our heroes who gallantly gave their lives that we may have freedom and democracy.
We are now waging another war, a campaign against poverty and corruption in our country. Although you may be far from home, I know that you [...]

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