Overview

• Secretary Raimondo discussed women’s economic empowerment and gender equality with Filipino women business leaders, highlighting U.S. initiatives like the Select Global Women in Tech Mentorship Network.
• In meetings with labor organization leaders, she emphasized the importance of advancing labor rights and standards globally.
• Raimondo encouraged U.S. and Philippine companies to explore new partnerships, particularly in energy, infrastructure, and ICT, during her meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council.
• The Secretary highlighted the EMPOWER Asia initiative and the SelectUSA Program as key efforts to support women’s economic empowerment and international business growth.
• She commended Philippine efforts to open renewable energy and public services to foreign investment, supporting the clean energy transition.