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The Philippines and Canada have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, signaling a broader push to deepen trade, investment and labor cooperation as both countries target the completion of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) before the end of the year.

Globe has laid out its progress in building a more connected, resilient, and sustainable Philippines in its 2025 Integrated Report, titled “Foundations for the Future: Building Resilience Through a Connected Nation.” The document outlines how the company is embedding sustainability into its core strategy, balancing business growth with expanded digital access, environmental responsibility, and transparent reporting.

The national government's outstanding debt climbed to P18.55 trillion at the end of May as robust domestic borrowing more than offset the relief from a stronger peso, underscoring Manila's continued reliance on the local bond market to fund its spending program.

In a major shift for the local telecom industry, rivals PLDT Group (including its wireless arm Smart Communications) and DITO Telecommunity have signed a landmark agreement to share critical network infrastructure nationwide.