Speeches

Policy Panel: Europe-Asia Cooperation On Migration - Asian Representative’s Response To Forthcoming Challenges
Delivered by Cabinet-Rank Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Paris
15 May 2013

Matching Economic Migration With Labor Market Needs: The Philippine Experience
Presentation of Ms. Maria Regina Angela Galias, Chief Emigrant Services Officer
OECD-UNFPA Conference in Tunis, Tunisia
13-14 May 2013

46th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
Closing Statement delivered by Usec. Mary Grace Ampil-Tirona
United Nations, New York
26 April 2013

46th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
Philippine Statement delivered by Usec. Mary Grace Ampil-Tirona
United Nations, New York
24 April 2013

From Change-seeker to Change-maker: Engaging Filipinos in the Diaspora towards Development to Create a Better Future Back Home
Statement of Secretary M. Nicolas
1 March 2013

2nd Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora
Welcome Remarks of Secretary M. Nicolas
Dusit Hotel, Manila
26 February 2013

"High Level Round-Table Discussion on Migration Policy: Realities, Prospects and Proposals for Moving Forward"
Opening Statement from Secretary M. Nicolas
Panay Hall, Sofitel Philippine Plaza
01 February 2013

“The Value of International Migration to the Philippines and Canada”
(Powerpoint Presentation)
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Hotel Intercontinental Manila
January 21, 2013

“Migration and Development: Taking Stock of the Situation in Southeast Asia”
Welcome Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Advancing Regional Cooperation on International Migration among South East Asian Countries
Dusit Thani Hotel – Manila, Philippines
December 12, 2012

“Channelling Remittance Flows Into Increased Financial Stability”
(Powerpoint Presentation)
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Citi-FT Financial Education Summit Annual Global Forum on Financial Literacy
Makati Shangri-La Hotel
December 6, 2012

2012 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas
Welcome Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Malacañan Palace
December 5, 2012

PHILIPPINE PERSPECTIVE ON MIGRATION: The Various Impact of International Migration And the Role of the Philippine Diaspora in the Country’s Development
(Powerpoint Presentation)
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Second International Forum on Migration and Development
Guadalajara, Mexico
November 26, 2012

Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) 2012 Mauritius
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
“Supporting National Development through Migration Mainstreaming Processes, Extended Migration Profiles, and Poverty Reduction Strategies”
Mauritius
November 21, 2012

Mainstreaming Migration and Development in the Provincial Development Plan
“Bayanihan for Development: Upscaling Remittances for at the Local Level / for Local Development (URL) Project”
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Signing of the MOA between CFO and the Provincial Government of Pangasinan
Provincial Capitol, Lingayen, Pangasinan
November 15, 2012

Press Conference for the Second Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora
Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Dusit Thani Hotel, Manila
November 14, 2012

National Conference on International Migration Data
Closing Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Asian Institute of Management, Makati City
October 25, 2012

Building the Imagined Nation … for … with … of … the Diaspora (B-I-N-D)
Speech of Undersecretary Mary Grace Ampil-Tirona
4th Conference of the U.S. Knights of Rizal
Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii
September 2, 2012

Mobilizing and Maximizing the Diverse Skills of Filipino Migrants
(Powerpoint Presentation)
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
OECD Conference Centre, Paris
October 5, 2012

Diaspora-to-Dialogue (D2D): 1st Conference of Filipinos in Europe - 2012
Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Rome, Italy
September 27, 2012

Mensahe ng Pakikiisa
Message of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
National Peace Consciousness Month
September 7, 2012

Workshop on Medical Mission
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
10th NaFFAA Empowerment Congress
Detroit, Michigan, USA
August 4, 2012

Moving Forward in Solidarity
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
“NaFFAA at 15: Celebrating our Identity & Solidarity” 10th National Empowerment Conference
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
August 2, 2012

“Harnessing Remittances for Financial Inclusion” Culminating Conference
Speech of Cabinet-level Secretary Imelda Nicolas
On the project - Remittances Building Linkage for Development of Migrants and their Families through Micro-Finance Services (ReBuiLD MFS) Organized by PlaNet Finance, IFAD and INAFI
The Bayleaf Hotel, Intramuros, Manila
June 28, 2012

Partnership between CFO and ABS-CBN Global, TFC
Remarks of Cabinet-level Secretary Imelda Nicolas during the MOA Signing
Quezon City, Philippines
June 27, 2012

“Updates on the Philippine Migration Management, Structure & Programs”
Speech of Cabinet-level Secretary Imelda Nicolas
Norwegian European Migration Network National Contact Point Conference on Migration and Development
Oslo, Norway
June 18, 2012

Migration Mainstreaming in National Development Planning: The Philippine Case
(Powerpoint Presentation)
Delivered by Cabinet-level Secretary Imelda Nicolas
GFMD Preparatory Workshop for Roundtable 2 on “Factoring Migration into Development Planning”
Hotel Voila Bagatelle, Mall of Mauritius, Mauritius
June 12-13, 2012

“Engaging Overseas Filipinos through Building of Mutual Trust and Accountability: The Lingkod Sa Kapwa Pilipino Program of the Commission On Filipinos Overseas”
Presentation by Mrs. Marita L. del Rosario - Apattad, Officer-in-Charge, Project Management Division
Global Village 2012: The Inaugural Conference on Diaspora Homeland Partnerships
Jerusalam, Israel
June 11, 2012

Integration of Overseas Filipinos: Policies and Challenges in Receiving Countries
Presentation by Ms. Maria Regina Angela G. Galias, Chief Emigrant Services Officer
Third Regional Migration and Remittances Peer-Assisted Learning Network (MIRPAL) Conference
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
May 21-23, 2012

Pre-Departure Programs for Migrant Filipinos: Enforcing Protective Mechanisms at Home
Presentation by Ms. Maria Regina Angela G. Galias, Chief Emigrant Services Officer
Third Regional Migration and Remittances Peer-Assisted Learning Network (MIRPAL) Conference
Dushanbe, Tajikistan
May 21-23, 2012

Human Resources for Health Master Plan Reformulation
Reaction of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
4th National HRH Forum
Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila
April 23, 2012

Formalizing the Remittance for Development Council (ReDC)
Message of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Visayas Room, Executive Business Center, BSP Building
March 26, 2012

"Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Developing Capacities for the Resettlement and Adaption of Filipino Marriage Immigrants and Promoting the Empowerment of Immigrant Women"
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
MOU Signing between the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)
4F, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Building, Seoul, South Korea
March 13, 2012

“Expert Consultation of Business and Cities: Gains and Impact of Migration on Governance and Business”
Opening Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Organized by THE HAGUE PROCESS ON REFUGEES AND MIGRATION
Sofitel Hotel, Manila, Philippines
March 08, 2012

Launching of the First Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) Field Registration Center
Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
MOA Signing/Launching of the CFO Overseas Absentee Voting Registration Center
Manila
February 08, 2012

8th PNAA International Nursing Conference
(Powerpoint Presentation)
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Diaspora Engagement at the Philippine Nurses Association of America's 8th Annual Conference
Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
January 26, 2012

Reducing the Cost of Remittances and Channeling Remittances Towards Development:The Philippine Experience
(Powerpoint Presentation)
A presentation delivered by Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
2nd ADBI-OECD Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia: Managing Migration to Support Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
Tokyo, Japan
January 18-20, 2012

The Campaign for the Portability of Medicare Benefits
Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Washington, DC
January 5, 2012

“Ensuring Tomorrow’s Health: Workforce Planning and Mobility”
Key Address of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
International Conference on “Ensuring Tomorrow’s Health: Workforce Planning and Mobility”
Brussels, Belgium
December 7, 2011

“Ensuring Tomorrow’s Health: Workforce Planning and Mobility”
Closing Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
International Conference on “Ensuring Tomorrow’s Health: Workforce Planning and Mobility”
Brussels, Belgium
December 9, 2011

2011 Celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day
Press Statement of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
2011 Celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos (MOF) and International Migrants' Day
Malacanang Press Briefing Room
December 1, 2011

Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora – Summit Proper
Inspirational Message of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Diaspora to Development: Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora
Philippine International Convention Center
September 28, 2011

Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora – CFO Conference
Welcome Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Diaspora to Development: Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora
Philippine International Convention Center
September 27, 2011

"Heroes and Heroines from the Homeland: Migration from a Philippine Perspective*"
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
16th International Metropolis Conference
Ponta Delgada, The Azores, Portugal
September 12-16, 2011

"The Potential Synergy Between Overseas Filipinos and Microfinance"
Opening Remarks of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Microfinance Council's Annual Conference
Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila
July 28, 2011

Orientation-Training on the K+12 Basic Education Program with Focus on the Universal Kindergarten Curriculum
Message of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Regional Educational Learning Center
Concepcion, Marikina City
May 05-07, 2011

"Multi-stakeholders' Forum on Channeling Collective Remittances for Development"
Message of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
3rd Floor, Astoria Place 15
Escriva Drive, Pasig City
May 3, 2011

Overseas Filipinos' Remittance for Development
Statement of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Forum on Improving Remittances Services
Washington, DC, USA
April 14, 2011

"Building a Future Back Home"
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Global Launch of the OFs-RED Project
April 5, 2011

"The Fight Against Human Trafficking is Everyone's Commitment"
Message of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
Commitment Day Against Human Trafficking
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center, QC
March 15, 2011

Developing Partnerships with the Diaspora for National Development
Talk of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
For the CBMS Philippine Congress
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
February 9, 2011

"Vision 2020: Responding to the Challenges of Migration and Development"
Speech of Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas
2-day Conference of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)
Pan Pacific Hotel, Manila
December 8, 2010