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PH Exporters Assess Impact of New US Tariff
Philippine exporters are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the implementation of a fresh round of United States tariffs, with industry leaders warning that shifting...
Queer Arts Summit in QC focuses on ASEAN human rights engagement
As the Philippines assumes the 2026 chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, more than 70 LGBTQIA+ artists, activists, and cultural workers from...
At 50, ASEAN peace pact expands from 5 to 58
ASEAN foreign ministers on Monday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), highlighting the pact’s role...
PH exporters appeal for stronger gov’t support for 2026 growth
Philippine exporters are bullish about growth prospects in 2026 following a record-breaking 2025 performance, while calling on the government to enhance support for the...
UK launches TradeTech Lookbook in Manila for trillion-dollar ASEAN
The United Kingdom has launched the ASEAN-UK TradeTech Lookbook in Manila, positioning it as a practical guide to help governments and businesses across Southeast...
Dutch trade mission eyes new partnerships in semiconductors
Netherlands’ Minister of Trade and Development Aukje de Vries held high-level talks with Philippine officials and business leaders during her two-day visit to Manila,...
Dutch trade minister secures 5 agreements in 2-day visit
Five agreements between Dutch and Filipino government agencies, businesses, and academic institutions were signed during the two-day visit of Netherlands’ Minister of Trade and...
THE DIPLOMAT EATS | Serving sovereignty
By Ige Ramos If diplomacy is the art of allowing someone else to have their way, then Secretary Ma. Theresa "Tess" Lazaro spent four decades...
PH takes helm of ASEAN Mine Action Centre in Cambodia
The Philippines has assumed the chairship of the Steering Committee of the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Centre (ARMAC), marking Manila’s leadership role in advancing...
ASEAN backs PH-led ‘Prosperity Corridors’ with its vision for 2045
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Cebu have thrown their support behind the Philippines’ 2026 chairship agenda, which centers on “Prosperity Corridors” designed to deepen...