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Gov’t welcomes 2nd investment grade rating
Posted on Wednesday, 8 May 2013

The government welcomed Standard & Poor’s (S&P) upgrade of the Philippines to investment grade rating, saying it affirms President Benigno S. Aquino III’s good governance initiatives. The country’s credit rating went up one notch to BBB- (lover medium grade) from BB+... 


Philippines Receives Investment Grade Rating from Standard & Poor’s
Posted on Friday, 3 May 2013

Manila, 02 May 2013 – The Philippines today received investment grade rating from international credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s. In a statement released by the agency, the country’s sovereign long-term foreign currency rating was upgraded from ‘BB+’ to ‘BBB’ –... 


Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) 13 April – 13 May 2013
Posted on Sunday, 3 March 2013

Filipinos overseas now have the means to help shape the future course of their country by taking part in the 2013 National Elections Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV), which takes place from 13 April to 13 May 2013. Around 50,000 Filipinos in Singapore are registered to take part in the OAV exercise.... 


New Embassy work-week schedule
Posted on Sunday, 20 January 2013

Starting on 17 March 2013, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore will cease Sunday operations and move back to a Monday to Friday schedule as part of its continuous efforts to upgrade its services, and to facilitate the conduct of the Overseas Absentee Voting in April to May 2013. Consular service... 


Tired of long queues to get OEC? Book appointment on-line at POEA
Posted on Tuesday, 4 December 2012

POEA has launched the Balik-Manggagawa OEC on-line appointment system on 05 November, 2012 for the convenience of vacationing workers to the Philippines. OFWs now have the option to secure an appointment by accessing the POEA website at www.poea.gov.ph where they will be able to choose the... 


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Top foreign grocers set to attend IFEX Philippines 2013
Posted on Thursday, 25 April 2013

The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines’ gathers the world’s biggest retail chain operators on its 9th edition, which will be held on 16-19... 


Statement of President Aquino on the granting of investment grade status to the Philippines by the Fitch Group
Posted on Friday, 29 March 2013

We are pleased to hear that this afternoon, the Fitch group announced that they upgraded the status of the Philippines from BB+ to BBB-. This marks the first time... 


Singapore Business Mission to the Philippines
Posted on Wednesday, 20 February 2013

The Philippine Embassy and Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Singapore are organizing a Singapore Business Mission to the Philippines on 12-14 March... 


GSIS Disclaimer Notice
Posted on Thursday, 7 February 2013

NOTICE The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) hereby notifies the public that it has not delegated its authority to underwrite for insurance or reinsurance... 


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