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Australia and the Philippines are entering a new era of digital and economic collaboration.

The Australia–Philippines Technology Forum 2026 in Sydney highlights how innovation, digital transformation, and policy cooperation can strengthen trade and investment linkages between the two countries.

This initiative aligns closely with our Philippine Investment Mission in Australia, opening doors for strategic partnerships, attracting long-term investments, and positioning the Philippines as a competitive, investment-ready economy in the digital age.

From technology to taxation, from infrastructure to innovation, the message is clear: building stronger digital foundations means building stronger economic futures for both nations.

See you in Sydney as we advance a more connected and future-ready Australia–Philippines partnership.

For registration details, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/australia-philippines-resources-forum-2026-tickets-1985226976327

Australia Philippines Business Council I.T. & Business Process Association of the Philippines Philippine Economic Zone Authority Philippine Embassy in Australia DTI Sydney

ASIAN CONSULTING GROUP OFFICIALS CALL ON AMBASSADOR
아시안 컨설팅 그룹 관계자, 주한필리핀대사 예방

04 May 2026, Seoul - Mr. Mon Abrea, Founder and CEO, and Ms. Hazel Joy Mendoza, Chief Strategy Officer, of Asian Consulting Group (ACG) called on Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 04 May 2026. Mr. Abrea is a globally-recognized tax policy expert and advisor to governments, multinational corporations, and international organizations.

The meeting discussed issues relating to current Philippine policies, including taxation, and how they affect different sectors of the Philippine economy and foreign investments. Mr. Abrea also covered financial products offered by the Philippine Government that have relatively low risks and offer decent returns that Overseas Filipinos can invest in.

Mr. Abrea also presented a copy of his new guidebook, “Why Invest in the Philippines? A Guide in Investing and Doing Business in the Philippines - Create More Edition”, to Ambassador Fernandez. The book serves as a handy and comprehensive guide detailing why the Philippines is a premier investment destination with a technically proficient workforce, strategic location in Asia and and a liberalized economy. - END

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Global crises demand a different kind of leadership.

Governments can no longer afford to think locally while the risks are global. This is not the time for politics-as-usual—it is the time for strategic, agile, and globally aligned decision-making.

Short-term survival should never come at the cost of long-term stability.

What we need are bold but responsible policies—innovative, inclusive, and grounded in efficiency. Policies that protect the integrity of institutions, restore public trust, and ensure that every peso of taxpayers’ money is spent wisely.

Because in the end, the true measure of leadership is not how we respond to crises today—but how we secure the future because of it.

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