Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian will be among the speakers at the annual World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025 to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Feb. 11 to 13.
Gatchalian is part of the Philippine government delegation led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.
The World Government Summit is renowned for gathering prominent leaders, policy makers and experts worldwide to address critical global challenges, such as poverty and hunger, and crisis mitigation.
According to the DSWD press release, Gatchalian will join roundtable discussions on shaping future governments, sustainable development goals and transformative innovations.
The WGS was formed in 2013 under the leadership of Dubai leader Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. It has since brought together international organizations, think-tanks, global decision-makers and private leaders from 140 countries to chart a brighter future. (PNA)