The Philippine Delegation with representatives from the private sectors in the Philippines and Japan. The country’s top economic and infrastructure managers discussed in detail developments in the Philippines’ economic performance, socioeconomic priorities, and fiscal policies and infrastructure developments.

Ambassador Jose C. Laurel V delivers his welcome remarks during the Philippine Economic Briefing 2018 (Photo by Mr. Mark O. Akim)

Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III tells Japanese businessmen that the Philippines is planning to issue $1 billion worth of Samurai Bonds in his keynote address during the Philippine Economic Briefing 2018
(Photos by Mr. Mark O. Akim)

From left to right: Mr Euben Paracuelles of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr., Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, Ayala Corporation CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, and JETRO Executive Vice President Yuri Sato (Photo by Mr. Mark O. Akim)

From left to right: Mr. Masaaki Amma of Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd., Alliance Global Group, Inc. CEO Kevin Tan, JICA Senior Vice President Shinya Ejima, Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar and BCDA President and CEO Vivencio B. Dizon (Photo by Mr. Mark O. Akim)