MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines expressed confidence that bilateral relations with the United States will go further as the world is begins to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said during the virtual Philippines-United States Business Dialogue. “We are confident that these continuing conversations will further strengthen ties between our two nations, which is needed as we all need to work together to support the world’s post-pandemic recovery,” Secretary Lopez said during the dialogue organized by the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in the United States and the Board of Investments, in line with the celebration of the 75 years of Philippines-United States relations with the theme: “Cooperation for Post-Pandemic Recovery”. In his welcome remarks, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez emphasized that “This dialogue is a follow-up to our virtual economic briefing in April and is part of our continuing efforts to commemorate and highlight the 75 years of Philippines-US bilateral relations. Last April, USAID, and the US Development Finance Corporation, together with our DOF and DOE explored areas for our countries to collaborate in sustainable development efforts including in renewable energy, response to the COVID-19 pandemic, education, and development of critical infrastructure, among others.”