PHL Ambassador to Spain Talks About PH-Spain Ties in Spain’s Radio Internacional

02 March 2018 MADRID – Philippine Ambassador to Spain Philippe J. Lhuillier extensively discussed Philippines-Spain ties during an interview with Spain´s Radio Internacional in Madrid on 23 February 2018.

The Ambassador highlighted the special relationship between the Philippines and Spain, their shared history and cultural heritage, as well as the current state of both countries’ political, cultural, trade and economic cooperation.  He also conveyed his optimism that exchanges between the two countries will further soar to new heights once unexplored opportunities will be tapped, particularly in trade, investment and tourism.

The Ambassador also informed the Spanish listeners that the Philippine government is currently engaged in various infrastructure improvements, through the President´s “Build, Build, Build” program, to further expand its competitiveness. 

“With the implementation of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law, which will partly fund the government´s infrastructure projects, all engines are set to a more dynamic economy,” the Ambassador said. 

He also stressed that his optimism is also because 2018 is predicted to be a bright year for the Philippine economy.  After ending 2017 with a growth of 6.7%, which was well within the annual target of 6.5% - 7.5%, the Philippines is expected to become the fastest growing economy in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2018, predicting an annual growth of at least 7.5%.

In addition, the Ambassador underscored some of the Embassy’s and the Filipino Community’s key projects and programs.  He assured the listeners that political, tourism and cultural promotion and cooperation in Spain are part of his long-term goals for Philippine-Spanish relations.

Radio Internacional is a Madrid-based Spanish radio station which presents international news and information and is widely listened to in various Spanish-speaking countries.  It serves as a platform which usually deals with economic, commercial, cultural and social exchanges with different nations.

The Ambassador´s interview is part of the Embassy´s aggressive media campaign and promotion program to elevate Philippine-Spanish relations. END

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