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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...
PH pushes for 6 priority economic initiatives in ASEAN
The Philippines as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2026, through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), unveiled on Thursday...
DTI to hold ASEAN Business Environment Forum 2026
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Monday that it will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Environment Forum...
Marcos, Lee seal deeper PH-ROK ties with 10 new agreements
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) moved to deepen their strategic partnership on Tuesday (March 3) as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
Brazil eyes bigger PH market with premium F&B push at WOFEX
Brazil is stepping up efforts to expand trade with the Philippines by promoting higher-value, branded, and innovative food and beverage products, signaling a shift...
UK relaunches GIP+, signals shift from plans to results
By Marinel E. Peroy The United Kingdom formally relaunched its enhanced Growth and Investment Partnership Plus (GIP+) with the Philippines on February 23, signaling a...
Global appetite lifts PH ube exports to $3.06M – DTI
The Philippines earned $3.06 million from ube and ube-based product exports in 2025, driven by rising global demand for authentic Asian flavors, natural food...
DA clears Illinois, Wisconsin poultry imports, not Kansas
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted its temporary ban on poultry and poultry product imports from Illinois and Wisconsin, signaling a cautious reopening...
EU lawmakers visit PH, see 2026 as key target year for FTA
A high-level delegation from the European Parliament is in the Philippines from February 16 to 18 to strengthen political and economic ties and lend...
DA lifts Dutch poultry ban, seeks regional action vs. bird flu
The Philippines has formally lifted its temporary ban on the import of poultry and poultry products from The Netherlands, following the bilateral recognition of...