Naglatag ang ASEAN at US ng bagong cooperation framework upang mapabuti ang trade corridors, supply chains, at oportunidad para sa regional businesses.
Habang dumarami ang proposed investments, nais ng DEPDev na magkaroon ng mas sistematikong batayan sa pagdedesisyon kung aling infrastructure projects ang dapat mauna.
The Department of Health has officially transferred the health technology assessment to the technology department to develop programs helping Filipinos.
Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople announced that all Filipino workers from Saudi Arabia waiting for their wages from their former employer get financial aid from the government.