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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...
New PH-Canada defense deal sets stage for trade, energy, etc.
The Philippines and Canada are stepping up both security and economic cooperation, highlighted by the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA)...
Fruits drive $329.7M in PH exports, narrow ’25 agri trade gap
The Philippines closed 2025 with a significantly narrower agricultural trade deficit in December, as a surge in farm exports — led by tropical fruits...
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...
British fest draws crowds, showcases £3-B UK-PH trade ties
The Great British Festival 2026 brought together culture, commerce, and education in a two-day celebration marking 80 years of diplomatic relations between the United...
PH regains no. 2 spot in global banana exports
The Philippines has regained its rank as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025, after shipments rose to 2.925 million metric tons — a...
₱3-B coco deal signals deeper 70 years of PH-Japan relations
A potential ₱3-billion integrated coconut oil processing facility — designed with renewable-energy components — has emerged as one of the headline investment leads when...