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. (Photo by Mr. Howard Felipe)

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

Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III discusses the Philippine government’s efforts to attract more foreign investments in the country in his keynote address during the Philippine Economic Briefing 2019. (Photo by Mr. Howard Felipe)

From left to right: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, JETRO President Yasushi Akahoshi, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III, President and CEO Nestor Tan, BDO Unibank, Inc., Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia, and Mr Euben Paracuelles of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Photo by Mr. Howard Felipe)

Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade provides updates on infrastructure development in the Philippines under the Build, Build, Build Program. (Photo by Mr. Howard Felipe)