PH exports fall 0.9% while imports hit $11.25B
The Philippines recorded a mixed start to 2026 in international trade, with exports declining slightly and imports continuing to grow, according to preliminary…
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The Philippines recorded a mixed start to 2026 in international trade, with exports declining slightly and imports continuing to grow, according to preliminary…
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The Department of Finance (DOF) is maintaining a business-as-usual approach to the newest wave of tariffs levied by President Donald Trump amid widespread…
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The Philippines recorded a mixed start to 2026 in international trade, with exports declining slightly and imports continuing to grow, according to preliminary…
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TACLOBAN CITY — Riding on the increasing global demand for Philippine ube, Northern Samar is positioning itself as a key agricultural contributor for root…
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The country will continue to engage with the US as ‘it is an important trade and investment partner.’
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As proof that Filipino delicacies have an appeal to the Middle Eastern market, Philippine food enterprises delivered a remarkable performance in Gulfood 2026,…
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The European Union (EU) and the Philippines are in consensus in stating that the EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA) should be sealed at the soonest…
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At least 10 small and medium enterprises from Tarlac showcased their local craftsmanship on the global stage this week, generating millions of pesos in orders…
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Entering 2026, Philippine agriculture is in a stronger position after its highest growth performance in eight years, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary…
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Edible fruits and nuts, including citrus and melon peels, remained the country’s top agricultural export, generating $329.72 million. These figures accounted…
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The Philippines’ agri-food industry, a key driver of the economy, is facing growing challenges from global trade tensions, rising tariffs, and climate change,…
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The country’s export performance, with electronics in the lead, underscores the resilience of the country’s export sector, particularly involving industries…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) announced that the Philippines had regained its reputation as the world’s second-largest exporter of bananas in 2025.
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TACLOBAN CITY — Eastern Visayas has suffered the weakest external trading in recent years, much slower than total exports and imports recorded during the…
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‘The United Arab Emirates serves not only as a major destination for Philippine exports but also as a global gateway linking Asia, the Middle East, Africa and…
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‘The stronger export performance helped narrow the trade deficit by 9.9 percent, as import growth slowed.’
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Talks surrounding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) have drawn mixed reactions, with critics warning that continued progress could…
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‘We’re not asking for help in our factories, but promotion is very, very expensive because you have to be at the marketplace.’
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