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PH, Czech Republic strengthen ties with defense, agri cooperation
PH, Czech Republic strengthen ties with defense, agri cooperation
Katrina Domingo,
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 17, 2023 07:24 PM PHT
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MANILA — The Philippines and the Czech Republic on Monday worked to strengthen bilateral relations, with the leaders of the two countries discussing cooperation agreements in the fields of defense, trade and agriculture.
MANILA — The Philippines and the Czech Republic on Monday worked to strengthen bilateral relations, with the leaders of the two countries discussing cooperation agreements in the fields of defense, trade and agriculture.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala “had a very interesting exchange of views regarding regional and international issues, including the West Philippine Sea and cross-strait relations, and the war in Ukraine, amongst others.”
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala “had a very interesting exchange of views regarding regional and international issues, including the West Philippine Sea and cross-strait relations, and the war in Ukraine, amongst others.”
“We recognize the importance of building on the consisting areas of cooperation and exploring new opportunities for collaboration.” Marcos Jr. said during his joint press statement with the European leader.
“We recognize the importance of building on the consisting areas of cooperation and exploring new opportunities for collaboration.” Marcos Jr. said during his joint press statement with the European leader.
“I also emphasize the Philippines' strategic location in Southeast Asia, and its potential as a gateway to the region, to ASEAN, to the Asia-Pacific,” he said.
“I also emphasize the Philippines' strategic location in Southeast Asia, and its potential as a gateway to the region, to ASEAN, to the Asia-Pacific,” he said.
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Fiala said he “fully support the talks about delivering transport aircrafts” from the Philippines as well as other projects in the aviation sector.
Fiala said he “fully support the talks about delivering transport aircrafts” from the Philippines as well as other projects in the aviation sector.
“Defense and security cooperation is very important in our relations,” Fiala said.
“Defense and security cooperation is very important in our relations,” Fiala said.
“Our company Česká Zbrojovka offers extensive modernization to the Philippine Armed Forces. This project also includes transfer of technology,” he said.
“Our company Česká Zbrojovka offers extensive modernization to the Philippine Armed Forces. This project also includes transfer of technology,” he said.
Czech companies are also offering solutions in several industries such as agriculture, aviation, transportation, or space technologies, he said.
Czech companies are also offering solutions in several industries such as agriculture, aviation, transportation, or space technologies, he said.
“I am glad that we are cooperating into area of agriculture. Czech companies provide technological assistance and expertise to the Philippine National Dairy Authority,” Fiala said.
“I am glad that we are cooperating into area of agriculture. Czech companies provide technological assistance and expertise to the Philippine National Dairy Authority,” Fiala said.
“Czech companies can also offer technologies for storing raw milk and its processing,” he said.
“Czech companies can also offer technologies for storing raw milk and its processing,” he said.
Other topics tackled in the bilateral meeting Include university-to-university linkages and labor cooperation, Marcos Jr. said.
Other topics tackled in the bilateral meeting Include university-to-university linkages and labor cooperation, Marcos Jr. said.
“We shared positive developments in the Philippine economy, including our high GDP growth rate and strong economic outlook in the context of a difficult and volatile world economic situation,” he said.
“We shared positive developments in the Philippine economy, including our high GDP growth rate and strong economic outlook in the context of a difficult and volatile world economic situation,” he said.
The Czech Republic is the Philippines’ 8th largest trading partner among European Union member countries, with bilateral trade amounting to $450 million in 2019, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
The Czech Republic is the Philippines’ 8th largest trading partner among European Union member countries, with bilateral trade amounting to $450 million in 2019, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Philippine imports to the Czech Republic is pegged at $340.44 million, while imports from the European nation is at $114.31 million, data showed.
Philippine imports to the Czech Republic is pegged at $340.44 million, while imports from the European nation is at $114.31 million, data showed.
Fiala is in Manila for a 3-day official visit, and will also travel to 5 other countries in Asia as Czechia pushes to improve its ties in the region.
Fiala is in Manila for a 3-day official visit, and will also travel to 5 other countries in Asia as Czechia pushes to improve its ties in the region.
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Baste Duterte blasts Marcos Jr. for ‘pulling PH back to abusive, excessive gov’t’
Baste Duterte blasts Marcos Jr. for ‘pulling PH back to abusive, excessive gov’t’
MANILA — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has accused President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., of "pulling the country back into an abusive and excessive government."
MANILA — Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte has accused President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., of "pulling the country back into an abusive and excessive government."
Mayor Duterte is the son of former President Rodrigo Duterte and brother of Vice President Sara Duterte who was impeached by the House of Representatives.
Mayor Duterte is the son of former President Rodrigo Duterte and brother of Vice President Sara Duterte who was impeached by the House of Representatives.
The father and son attended the proclamation rally of senatorial aspirants under the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) Laban at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City, on Thursday.
The father and son attended the proclamation rally of senatorial aspirants under the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) Laban at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City, on Thursday.
“Higit apat na dekada ang nakaraan, nabuo at nanindigan ang PDP Laban upang tutulan ang mapang-abusong rehimeng Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. Ngayon, ang buhay at kinabukasan ng mga Pilipino ay nalalagay na naman sa alanganin. Habang nagsusumikap tayong humakbang patungo sa isang maunlad na bukas ay pilit naman tayong hinihila pabalik ng administrasyon ni Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. sa isang mapang-abuso at mapagmalabis na pamahalaan,” Duterte said in his speech.
“Higit apat na dekada ang nakaraan, nabuo at nanindigan ang PDP Laban upang tutulan ang mapang-abusong rehimeng Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. Ngayon, ang buhay at kinabukasan ng mga Pilipino ay nalalagay na naman sa alanganin. Habang nagsusumikap tayong humakbang patungo sa isang maunlad na bukas ay pilit naman tayong hinihila pabalik ng administrasyon ni Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. sa isang mapang-abuso at mapagmalabis na pamahalaan,” Duterte said in his speech.
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“Minsan na nating naipakita at napatunayan na kaya nating ayusin ang sistema ng ating pamahalaan sa pamumuno ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte,” Mayor Duterte said. “Pinatunayan natin na kaya nating magsilbi sa bayan na may disiplina sa sarili, walang kalabisan at walang pang-aabuso lalo na sa pera ng taumbayan. Huwag sayangin ang mandato na ibinigay sa atin ng ating mga kababayan.”
“Minsan na nating naipakita at napatunayan na kaya nating ayusin ang sistema ng ating pamahalaan sa pamumuno ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte,” Mayor Duterte said. “Pinatunayan natin na kaya nating magsilbi sa bayan na may disiplina sa sarili, walang kalabisan at walang pang-aabuso lalo na sa pera ng taumbayan. Huwag sayangin ang mandato na ibinigay sa atin ng ating mga kababayan.”
“Huwag nating sayangin ang mga buhay na itinaya ng ating mga kapwa Pilipino lalo na ng mga pulis at sundalo para lamang maipaglaban ang kapayapaan at kalaayan ng bansa,” he added.
“Huwag nating sayangin ang mga buhay na itinaya ng ating mga kapwa Pilipino lalo na ng mga pulis at sundalo para lamang maipaglaban ang kapayapaan at kalaayan ng bansa,” he added.
The local chief executive said that they will continue to fight as true members of the party and will not back down for the sake of peace.
The local chief executive said that they will continue to fight as true members of the party and will not back down for the sake of peace.
Mayor Duterte did not mention anything about the impeachment of his sister.
Mayor Duterte did not mention anything about the impeachment of his sister.
The former president was also mum about it.
The former president was also mum about it.
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