Philippines is moving to expand agricultural exports to Japan while simultaneously importing advanced logistics and post-harvest technologies that officials say could reshape domestic supply chains, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said following meetings in Tokyo.
The Philippines’ tourism sector posted a more nuanced performance in 2025: employment continued to rise, but its overall economic footprint softened, pointing to a recovery that is steady in participation but uneven in value generation.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reactivated its El Niño task force to prepare for a likely moderate-to-strong dry spell hitting in the fourth quarter of 2026 and lasting into early 2027. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized urgent, coordinated steps to shield crops, farmer incomes, food supply, and prices from harm.
Manila Water has assured reliable, safe water supply across its East Zone service area even as Angat Dam’s water level drops below the 180-meter minimum operating mark and demand rises with school resumption on June 8.
The Philippines and Vietnam are aiming to push bilateral trade beyond USD10 billion as the two Southeast Asian economies deepen economic and security ties under a planned Enhanced Strategic Partnership.
A rare coalition of labor unions and business groups has urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to step up efforts to protect workers’ freedom of association, arguing that stronger labor rights enforcement is crucial not only for constitutional compliance but also for economic stability and investor confidence.
For Filipino basketball fans, the 2026 NBA Finals come with an irresistible bonus: no matter who wins, a little piece of the Philippines gets a championship ring.