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Philippine-Swiss Business Council (PSBC) Board Meeting 26 June 2019 with Ambassador Reichlin
28.06.2019
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Local news
Philippines
The board of the Philippine Swiss Business Council (PSBC) held on 26 June its periodic meeting, with the Ambassador hosting it this time at the Swiss residence.
Important news: about the EFTA-PH Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
07.06.2019
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Position
Philippines
One year ago, the FTA between the Philippines and EFTA-countries (Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) entered into force and we are happy to report that it works on all sides. The EFTA-countries and the Philippines are truly open for business!
EFTA-PH FTA “Open for Business” - First FTA shipment arrives in PH
27.11.2018
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Press release
Philippines
Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin and Norwegian Ambassador Bjørn Jahnsen proudly announced the successful take-off of the Philippines - European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement (FTA) during a business reception at the Swiss residence in Makati City.
Norway and Switzerland projects boost in economic relations after Senate concurrence on ETFA trade
08.03.2018
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Press release
Philippines
Norwegian Ambassador Erik Førner and Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin lauded the Philippine Senate for the successful concurrence of the ratificiation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), namely Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.
The Embassy remains closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2018
08.01.2018
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Local news
Philippines
Due to an internal training, the Embassy remains closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Open again on Thursday, January 18, 2018.
Human Rights Day 2017
12.12.2017
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Press release
Philippines
In one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland and the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, peaceful coexistence, gender equality, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Health Tech Challenge
12.12.2017
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Press release
Philippines
HealthTech Challenge PH commemorates 60 years of PH-Switzerland
diplomatic relations
"Dingding – Traces of Time”, exhibition by David Aeneas Giger
10.11.2017
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Article
Philippines
David Aeneas Giger is an emerging artist from Switzerland. His approach to art could best be described in three words: Old is beautiful.
Joint opinion piece on the occasion of the World Day against the Death Penalty on 10 October 2017
10.10.2017
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Article
Philippines
Today, on this World Day against the Death Penalty, we reaffirm our commitment to the universal abolition of the death penalty.
State Secretary Johannes Matyassy in Manila for ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting
10.08.2017
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Press release
Philippines
In the framework of its Sectorial Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN, which celebrates 2017 its 50th anniversary, Switzerland was invited to participate at the ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting taking place in Manila. State Secretary for Asia and Pacific Johannes Matyassy represented Switzerland at the events organized by the Philippines, this year’s chair of ASEAN.
Philippine-Swiss Business Council (PSBC) GMM 2017 with Ambassador Reichlin
19.06.2017
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Local news
Philippines
On 7 June 2017, the Philippine-Swiss Business Council (PSBC), under the auspices of its parent chamber the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), held its General Membership Meeting graced by PCCI Chair Ambassador Benedicto Yujuico and Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Nora Terrado. Giving the final speech, Ambassador Andrea Reichlin mentioned the benefits of the impending EFTA-RP FTA while enjoining the PSBC membership in “facilitating local procedures via its collective voice that may lend wings to the Philippine process.” Below is a news article that came out pertinent to the event.
Hand-over ceremony celebrated on Kinatarkan Island
05.06.2017
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Press release
Philippines
On May 31, the official hand-over ceremony celebrated the reconstruction of 608 houses destroyed by typhoon Haiyan on Kinatarkan Island. The reconstruction was assisted by Caritas Switzerland and made possible by Swiss Solidarity. The hand-over ceremony was a celebration of the efforts of the affected communities as well as their partners in reconstruction.
