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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE FORGE DEAL TO ENHANCE PHILIPPINES-PORTUGAL TRADE COOPERATION

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28 March 2025, Lisbon – The Philippine Embassy hosted the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) and the Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Portugal-Filipinas (CCIPF) or the Philippines-Portugal Chamber of Commerce on 28 March 2025 at the Chancery in Lisbon.

The Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by Mr. Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr. of CCPI and Mr. David Farca Cruz along with Mr. Orlando Godoy Sia of CCIPF. Under the Memorandum, both chambers commit to staying cognizant of the dynamic landscapes of the economy and trade, and to assisting each other in realizing their respective planned initiatives, among other objectives.

Philippine Ambassador Paul Raymund P. Cortes expressed optimism that the signing will serve as a solid foundation for deepening and enhancing trade relations between the Philippines and Portugal. He emphasized that despite the contrasts, “the two chambers will undoubtedly have much to learn from one another by engaging in the exchange of perspectives, ideas, and experiences.”

In his brief remarks, Mr. Yulo took pride in highlighting that the CCPI is the Philippines' oldest business institution and emphasized its commitment to “developing an economic compass that will guide our future, with a strong focus on rebuilding the economy.” He further noted that the Memorandum of Cooperation marks CCPI's inaugural connection with Portugal, expressing optimism about exploring new opportunities for manufacturing and investment.

The signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation between the two chambers marks a significant step in bilateral trade relations and lays the groundwork for greater economic collaboration, the sharing of expertise, and the opening of new avenues for business growth between the two nations. END

Lisbon PE on OV pre-enrollment for the 2025

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN LISBON ENCOURAGES FILIPINO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRE-ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL ELECTIONS

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Lisbon, 26 March 2025 - Philippine Ambassador to Portugal, Paul Raymund P. Cortes, sets an example to the members of the Filipino community by accomplishing his pre-enrollment for the 2025 National Elections.

“By pre-enrolling, you are not just ensuring a smooth and efficient voting experience. You are actively participating in shaping the future of our nation. I urge every registered Overseas Filipino Voter (OFV) within our jurisdiction to seize this opportunity and exercise your fundamental right to vote,” Ambassador Cortes emphasized.

The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon encourages all registered overseas Filipino voters in Portugal, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, and Gibraltar to take action and pre-enroll for the 2025 National Elections ensuring a smooth and efficient voting experience. The pre-enrollment period, which runs until 07 May 2025, is a crucial step towards ensuring your participation in this important democratic process.

Pre-enrollment link can be accessed through https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enroll.

This online voting initiative aims to streamline the voting process, making it easier and more accessible for registered Overseas Filipino Voters (OFVs) to participate in the upcoming elections. END

Internet Voting Pre-Enrollment Period

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Registered Overseas Filipino Voters may pre-enroll through the link: https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enroll

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