Announcements
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Philippine Imports Highest in 21 Months
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Imports to the Philippines rose to highest level in 21 months in May, with a value of $4.75 billion. |
| 28 Jul 2010 • Read More ... |
Recent Events
On 26 August 2010, APBC hosted an entertaining networking evening with famous personalities from the Movie and Television Industry. Photos from the evening are now available.
Guest Speakers Stuart Scowcroft, Director and Producer, Global Entertainment Media and Paul De Carvalho, Head of Production Attraction for Screen NSW provided a clear insight into the global movie business.
Stuart discussed his project, a film entitled “Getting to Australia”, which is an Australian Film Production about a Filipino bellhop trying to go to Australia. This film will be shot in Australia and the Philippines. The discussion of this “feel good” project is a great way to reflect on your own experience, and share the journey with your friends. Stuart has extensive knowledge in international relations, co-production and business, and brings global network of contacts coupled with a long history of marketing and executive management. Paul talked about the opportunities for investing in production in New South Wales and Australia with his background as a consultant in various countries in Asia allowing him to understand the varying environments of members.
The Australia Philippines Business Council, with the support of the NSW Department of Industry and Investments, and Screen NSW, hosted the event. Business councils and chambers with links to Asia and the Pacific were also in attendance.
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News
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Australian assistance to the Philippines 2010-11 Budget Announced
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The country program estimate for 2010—11 from AUSAID for the Philippines is $105 million. Australia is one of the three largest bilateral grant aid donors to the Philippines, along with the United States and Japan. |
| 03 Aug 2010 • Read More ... |
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Sheep Imports begin from Australia
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Filipinos have been more used to eating goat than sheep. But there is an increasing awareness of the potential of sheep production by local farmers. |
| 02 Aug 2010 • Read More ... |
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Tourism Investment Changes Mooted
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The Philippines government is looking at easing the export requirements for tourism economic zone projects to make tourism investments in the country more attractive. |
| 02 Aug 2010 • Read More ... |
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Philippine Imports Highest in 21 Months
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Imports to the Philippines rose to highest level in 21 months in May, with a value of $4.75 billion. |
| 28 Jul 2010 • Read More ... |
Current Weather in Sydney and Manila (courtesy of BBC)
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