Taal Vista Hotel, a historic destination in Tagaytay province, recently played host to deputies from finance ministries and central banks of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) member economies.

The Philippines is the host of Apec 2015, a series of meetings that will culminate in a Leaders’ Summit this November. The picturesque Taal Vista Hotel garden was among the chosen venues for the welcome dinner and cultural presentation presented by the Apec national organizing committee in cooperation with the Department of Finance.

The gala dinner and show, titled “Blissed Out in Tagaytay,” featured performances from young Filipino artists handpicked by the Apec subcommittee on arts.

Delegates gathered at the landmark hotel to firm up the Cebu Action Plan and to discuss means to accelerate public-private partnerships, which are seen as helpful in boosting job-generating investments.

Finance Undersecretary Gil Beltran welcomed the delegates and expressed optimism on the outcome of the meeting.

Taal Vista Hotel is a landmark hotel in Tagaytay City which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. It is known for its view of Taal Lake and volcano. Taal Vista is among many world class venues that SM has developed as part of its thrust to raise the bar in Philippine tourism.–Daxim L. Lucas

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