Phl, EU push to seal FTA
The EU and the Philippines agree to fast-track the EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement before the EU GSP+ expires in 2027, securing duty-free access for over…
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Agriculture set for steady growth in 2026
Philippine agriculture posts 3.1% growth in 2025, the highest in eight years, with export recovery and price stabilization. DA Secretary Tiu Laurel emphasizes…
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Tropical fruits drive Philippine export gains
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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Trade, climate threaten Phl agri-food industry
The Philippine agri-food sector, contributing $164.6 billion to GDP and 18.8 million jobs, faces risks from climate change, rising US tariffs, and trade…
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Philippine exports hit $84 billion in 2025
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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Phl reclaims world’s No. 2 ranking in terms of banana exports
The Philippines regains its position as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025, driven by resilient farmers, free trade agreements, and strategic…
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Eastern Visayas trade drops by 92%
Eastern Visayas posts a sharp 92% drop in external trade in October 2025 following the closure of PASAR Corp., the region’s only copper smelter, highlighting…
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Phl-UAE FTA a landmark step in expanding trade, global access
‘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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Exporters forecast better 2026 prospect
‘The stronger export performance helped narrow the trade deficit by 9.9 percent, as import growth slowed.’
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AI crash could hit Phl economy — sources
As AI valuations soar and bubble fears grow in the US, analysts assess the Philippines’ exposure, noting limited direct financial risk despite strong links…
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Furniture exporters ask gov’t backing in joining global expo
‘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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FedEx empowers textile MSMEs with masterclass
Thirty-three MSMEs attended learning series held in Taytay, Rizal on 3 December 2025.
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Global ube demand strains Philippine supply
Annual ube production has slipped from over 15,000 tons in 2021 to about 14,000 tons over the past two years, even as exports have quadrupled to more than 200…
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Trade sector gains despite Trump tariffs
‘The continued rise in our exports shows that Filipino-made products remain competitive worldwide.’
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Phl products earn $269-M CIIE sales
The Philippines generated $269.09M in export sales at the 8th China International Import Expo, boosting demand for banana chips, durian, coconut products, and…
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Tourism drives exports, forex growth — study
A PIDS study highlights tourism’s untapped potential to boost Philippine export revenues, calling for strategic investments in infrastructure, connectivity,…
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Tariff relief fails to lift Phl coconut farmers
Ellizer Manza, who tends his family’s two-hectare plot in Lopez, Quezon province, has seen no improvement since Washington scrapped the 19 percent levy on…
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