05 June 2014- Philippine Ambassador to France Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), H.E. Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales on May 27 at the BIE Headquarters in Paris, France.

Ambassador Lazaro cited the BIE’s important role in promoting innovation, creativity, tourism, and development throughout the world. 

She highlighted the Philippines’ progress under the leadership of President Benigno S. Aquino III; namely, posting the second highest economic growth rate in Asia, achieving investment grade status, and institutionalizing good governance and anti-corruption reforms.

Secretary-General Loscertales expressed appreciation to the Ambassador and acknowledged the significant strides the Philippines has made in recent years.  He encouraged the Philippines’ participation in BIE activities, including regional consultative meetings to discuss the BIE’s agenda for developing countries.

He recalled that the Philippines won two gold medals during the 2012 Yaesu World Expo.

The BIE is an international organization mandated to register and facilitate the holding of international and World Expos. END