
Philippines eyes Q3 signing of EU free trade deal
MACTAN, CEBU — The Philippines is aiming to sign its free trade agreement with the European Union by the third quarter, with officials positioning the deal as…
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MACTAN, CEBU — The Philippines is aiming to sign its free trade agreement with the European Union by the third quarter, with officials positioning the deal as…
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MACTAN, Cebu — The leaders of the Philippines, Cambodia, and Thailand on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful dialogue and de-escalation following…
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MACTAN, Cebu—As the Middle East war persists, and tariff woes remain, investors in the ASEAN region are now more cautious, Philippine Trade and Industry…
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MACTAN, Cebu—Trade Secretary Cristina Roque has urged economic ministers to take a timely and practical approach in the Middle East crisis, which has been…
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The Special BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area) Summit officially opens at the Shangri-La Mactan, presided over…
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MACTAN, Cebu — European business leaders said the Philippines has made significant progress in sustainability policies and attracting green investments, but…
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LAOAG, Ilocos Norte — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday rejected claims that ongoing joint military exercises are fueling militarization in…
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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — ASEAN leaders are set to focus on energy security, food supply, and regional resilience as they gather for the 48th ASEAN Summit,…
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ASEAN Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors recognized financial health as a regional priority and agreed to develop a regional financial health…
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Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani put his imprimatur on the country’s hosting of the Seventh Cebu Asian Beach Games (ABG)…
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Amid the global energy problem brought about by the Middle East crisis, leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations gather in Cebu tomorrow, May 8,…
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The US military escorts over the last day and a half drew Iranian attacks.
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Energy security and disaster preparedness are emerging as central priorities for Southeast Asian leaders ahead of the 2026 ASEAN Summit in Cebu, reflecting…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index rebounded strongly on Wednesday, climbing 1.17 percent to 5,967.21 on reports that the US paused military escort operations…
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‘Unfortunately, under the current political environment, there is no more distinction between America as a country and the Trump White House. If you criticize…
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For decades, the country has pinned its hopes on foreign investments and open markets to drive development. Record inflows of over $100 billion last year were…
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The local bourse and the peso posted substantial gains as progress in diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran gave investors much-needed…
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