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Lakas Deputy Secretary General Named | Manila Bulletin / Philippine Star / Daily Tribune | March 22, 2009

The ruling Lakas-CMD has announced the appointment of Philippine Ambassador for International Trade and Investments Romela M. Bengzon (left) as Deputy Secretary General of the party. A practicing lawyer and member of the bar of New York City. Bengzon is shown here being sworn in by Lakas Secretary General Sen. Miguel Zubiri

 

A pitch for native fabrics | Manila Standard Today Monday, February 23, 2009

It’s always a delight to see fellow Filipinos wearing exquisitely designed barong Tagalog or terno whether during historic events or on ordinary days. The impressive array of traditional attire or costumes woven from homegrown textiles and unique to the various ethnic or tribal groups in the archipelago, showcases the wealth and uniqueness of our artistry and culture which we are proud to project to the world as part of our identity as a nation.
What is heartwarming is that there are conscious efforts by the government and the private sector to encourage the cultivation of fiber crops and promote the use and sale of textiles from tropical fibers. The purpose is not merely to preserve and enrich the craftsmanship for making these native fabrics, specially the hand-weaving and sewing of these materials and clothing but also to provide the people in the countryside with a steady means of livelihood.

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Tawid Ken Partuat 2009 | Philippine Star Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Romela Bengzon

Philippine Ambassador for International Trade and Investments lawyer Romela  Bengzon cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the recent launching of Tawi Ken Partuat Ilocos Sur Provincial Trade and Tourism Fair at SM Megamall. Bengzon, wearing a stunning abaca creation, is a staunch advocate of the propagation and use of indigenous materials in various industries such as fashion and manufacturing. Shown with her are Chef heny Sison, Ilocos Sur Gov. Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, and Deputy National Security Adviser Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson

 

GMA in Bahrain | Business World Thursday, February 05, 2009

Romela Bengzon

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo tours the AMA University in Manama as she started to Bahrain yesterday.

 

Bengzon clarifies report on CAP item | Manila Bulletin January 31, 2009

Philippine Ambassador for International Trade and Investment Romela Bengzon clarified yesterday that contrary to reports, she has long ceased to be connected with the College Assurance Plan (CAP). The report came out in connection with the Senate inquiry on the state of the country’s pre-need industry.
Bengzon made the clarification to refute insinuations made by certain political personalities to the effect that CAP was spared from closes scrutiny by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) because the company had influential people, including Bengzon, in its board of directors.

The Trade envoy said she was not a director of CAP but was just an assistant corporate secretary and that she was never a part of the decision-making process of the CAP management.
Bengzon is also the managing partner of her own law firm and is a member of the New York Bar. She is active in the practice of corporate law and teaches graduate level classes in three universities.

Envoy denies ties with CAP | Peoples Journal January 31, 2009

Philippine Ambassador for international Trade and Investments Romela Bengzon clarified reports regarding her supposed ties with the College Assurance Plan.
Bengzon said she is no longer connected with CAP. Reports of her supposed link to the troubled pre-need company came out amidst Senate inquiry on the status of the country’s pre-need industry.

Bengzon made the clarification following insinuations by some politicians that CAP was spared from Securities and Exchange Commission scrutiny because it had influential people, including her, in its board of directors. ?
The Trade envoy said she was not a director of CAP, but was just an assistant corporate secretary.She added she was never a part of the decision-making body of the CAP management.

Trade envoy clarifies reported link with pre-need firm | Daily Tribune January 31, 2009

Philippine Ambassador for International Trade and Investments Romela Bengzon yesterday clarified contrary reports, she has long ceased to be connected with the College Assurance Plan (CAP). The report came out in connection with the Senate inquiry on the state of the country's pre-need industry. Bengzon made the clarification to refute insinuations made by certain political personalities to the effect that CAP was spared from close scrutiny by the Securities and Exchange Commission because the company had influential people, including Bengzon and its board of directors. The tarde envoy said she was not a director of CAP but was just an assistant corporate secretary and she was never a part of the decision making process of the CAP management. Bengzon is also the managing partner of her own law firm and is a member of the New York Bar. She is active in the practice of corporate law and teaches graduate level classes in three universities.

The abaca regains respect abroad | Friday, January 30, 2009

AT the turn of the 19th century, they were the best known products of the Philippines that were exported to the world – the Manila rope and the Manila hemp.

So popular for their wide range of industrial and commercial applications that they became generic names in the international market...

Trade envoy clarifies report | January 30, 2009

Philippine Ambassador for International Trade and Investments Romela Bengzon clarified yesterday that contrary to reports, she has long ceased to be connected with the College Assurance Plan (CAP).

The report came out in connection with the Senate inquiry on the state of the country’s pre-need industry.
Bengzon made the clarification to refute insinuations made by certain political personalities to the effect that CAP was spared from close scrutiny by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) because the company had influential people, including Bengzon, in its board of directors...

Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting | January 10, 2009

Members of the Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce and Philippines-Australia Business Council met in Manila recently to discuss projects and programs to address issues of urban poverty; food, clothing and education for street children; building entrepreneurial capacity for people with general disabilities; NGO-corporate social responsibility for the hearing impaired and other aid-related activities. The delegates also visited mining, petroleum, dam and hydro projects. Other activities during the meet included an Australian Film Festival and a call on President Arroyo. Philippine Ambassador for International Trade and Investment lawyer Romela Bengzon (third from left) is shown in the photo with (front from left): Colin Jenner, New Zealand Ambassador Andrew Matheson, Richard Barclay, Australian Minister Simon Crean MP, Albert Garcia, Millie Telan, and Ross Bray...

Atty. Bengzon's Advocacy with the Virlanie Foundation | November 18, 2008

It seems that philanthropy has become an abuse and concept instead of seeing it as charitable giving. In fact, some people now regard it as an excuse to create tax shelters, with no real humanitarian goal in mind. Others use it as a means to outdo one another, where charity work is turned into a status symbol.
The reality of the situation is, you look out the window and see more people deserving of charity than those who are able to give it. Philanthropy and altruism in truest form should be embraced by a country such as ours.

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 758
PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL VISA TO NON-IMMIGRANT FOR
EMPLOYMENT GENERATION


Whereas, there are foreigners who want to maintain a lawful presence in the Philippines by actually directly or exclusively engaging in lawful, viable, and sustainable trade, business, industry, or activity offering local employment; whereas, according to the April 2008 survey of the National Statistics Office(NSO), there are 2.9 million Filipinos who are currently unemployed...

 

Au revoir and happy birthday to a Broadway star | INQUIRER

26 Mar 2007 ... Romela M. Bengzon, managing partner. Beside her was mom Nenita Mosqueda, who
helped entertain the VIPs. Lawyer Bengzon, palanggas, who is ...



US firm expands call center operations to Clark - 4/04/08


Maria Romela Bengzon, honorary investment and trade representative, said in an
interview that NCO Clark Philippines Inc. was scheduled to inaugurate the ...

 

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