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ASEAN OKs maritime center in PH
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gave the approval for the Philippines to house the ASEAN Maritime Centre, which will consolidate the maritime...
DTI rolls out ₱3B aid fund as Middle East war disrupts exports
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is ramping up measures to help Philippine exporters navigate disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the...
PH exports hit historic $8.17B amid global trade uncertainty
The Philippines posted its highest monthly export performance on record in March 2026, with outbound shipments reaching US$8.17 billion despite mounting global uncertainties and...
PBBM to push for food, energy security at 48th ASEAN Summit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday he and his fellow leaders in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will prioritize energy...
PH eyes Green Expo 2027 to boost $1.1B agri trade with Japan
The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to participate in the Green Expo 2027 in Yokohama, positioning the global event as a platform to showcase...
Manila, Kyiv talks highlight need for broader alliances in volatile world
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and an increasingly uncertain global landscape, the Philippines and Ukraine moved to deepen ties and widen their circle of cooperation,...
Buffer stock rises to 54 days; UPLIFT bill pushed to unlock funds
Malacañang on Tuesday reported an increase in the country’s fuel buffer stock to 54 days, alongside sufficient supplies of key food items, as it...
Palace: 86.8% of govt agencies comply with energy-saving measures
Malacañang last week (April 21) reported high compliance among government agencies, including the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), with energy-saving measures ordered by President Ferdinand...
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...
PH earns solid marks from Moody’s on banks, reserves
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) welcomed a positive report from Moody’s Investors Service, saying it confirms that the Philippines’ financial system remains strong...