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PH charts $110-B semiconductor, electronics exports by 2030
The Philippines has unveiled an ambitious plan to raise the country’s semiconductor and electronics exports to $110 billion annually by 2030. The Philippine Semiconductor...
Energy resilience becomes critical for ASEAN economies
Southeast Asia is entering a critical period where energy security and economic stability are inseparable. A recent report by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office...
PH military, maritime leaders slam coercion, status quo shifts in WPS
National security leaders and maritime experts on Tuesday (March 24) said they were committed to “principled restraint, coupled with resolve” in countering increasing Chinese...
ALPLA opens Calamba plant, bets on PH growth
Global packaging leader ALPLA Group has officially opened its first base plant in the Philippines, marking a significant investment that underscores growing confidence in...
PH positions self as bridge-builder in UN Security Council bid
The Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) would serve not only national interests but also the broader...
Envoy affirms Japan’s pledge to PH and regional security
By Monsi A. Serrano Japan is stepping up its security and economic support for the Philippines, pledging closer maritime cooperation, infrastructure assistance, and defense collaboration...
UK, PH strengthen climate and nature Partnership
The United Kingdom and the Philippines deepened their climate and environmental cooperation at the 6th UK–Philippines Climate Change and Environment (CCE) Dialogue, with both...
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...