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The European Union in the Philippines welcomed today, September 12, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration Johannes Hahn in his two-day visit to Manila.
This is the first time that a European Commissioner for Budget and Administration visits the Philippines.
The Commissioner will take the opportunity of his stay in Manila to promote investment in EU-bonds as a safe asset and the euro (EUR) as a stable global currency.
His itinerary includes meeting with Philippine budget and finance interlocutors from the country including Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. Â
On his first day in Manila, Commissioner Hahn has so far met with Bangko Sentral OIC Chuchi Fonacier to discuss budget policies.
He also had a meeting with Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman where he noted that the Philippines has remained a global open government champion.
The Commissioner will be in the country until September 13.
