20 January 1998
Mr. John Quintana (NT cattleman), Mr. Lyal MacIntosh (Secretary NT Department of Asian Relations & Trade), Mr. Bob Matthewson (Honorary Consul NT Philippines). Following the visit to Darwin by His Excellency the President of the Philippines Fidel V Ramos the NT Territory was fast tracked to send a number of Trade Delegations to promote and enhance the trading relationship between Northern Australia and the Philippines under the direct patronage and support of the President. For an account of the Delegations meetings and activities read TAMBULI (Official Publication of the Philippine Australian Association of the NT Inc) Special Issue Feb 1998 under documents.