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PH advances UAE-backed AI infrastructure
The Philippines is ramping up partnerships with UAE firms in renewable energy and digital infrastructure as it positions itself to become a regional hub...
Japan elevates PH as early Asia zero emission energy partner
By Andrea B. Ramos Japan is set to deepen its energy partnership with the Philippines, positioning Manila as one of the early beneficiaries under the...
Marcos meets Japan’s former PM Kishida for energy talks
PHOTOS FROM Embassy of Japan in the Philippines 在フィリピン日本国大使館 Former Japanese Prime Minister and House of Representatives member Fumio Kishida visited the Philippines on April...
PBBM, First Lady to undertake state visit to Japan May 26–29
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos will embark on a state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29, 2026, upon...
FIRING LINE: 2 good news from a ‘dead man’
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. Thank you, Mr. President. Not only did you suspend the excise tax on kerosene and LPG (or cooking gas) this...
PH urged to rethink China gas deal; sovereignty risks flagged
The push for joint gas exploration between the Philippines and China is facing strong opposition from a leading policy think tank, which warned that...
Energy, fertilizers, WPS safety top agenda in PH-China ties ‘reset’
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level diplomatic engagements, with discussions centered on the global fallout from the Middle East conflict, energy and fertilizer...
PH gets breathing space with new oil supply, gas find
Amid a state of national emergency declared to manage rising global fuel uncertainty, the Philippines get some breathing space as the government moves on...
PBBM, Bhutan PM Tobgay hold historic leaders’ meeting
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday welcomed Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the latter’s courtesy call, marking the first leaders’ level engagement...
Exporters urge VAT cut on fuel, power amid Middle East tensions
Exporters are urging the government to consider reducing the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and electricity as escalating tensions in the Middle East...