Philippines activates UAE FTA, eyes more
The Philippines has begun rolling out preferential tariffs under its newly signed free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates, as Manila accelerates efforts to seal more trade pacts ahead of hosting ASEAN in 2026.
Luzon Corridor anchors trilateral growth push
The Luzon Economic Corridor is fast becoming the centerpiece of deepening economic ties among the US, Japan, and the Philippines, a senior U.S. diplomat said Tuesday, underscoring its role in reshaping regional supply chains and crowding in private capital.
Non-government groups highlighted as key to regional peace at US-PH Society meeting
At the annual board meeting of the US-Philippines Society on Tuesday, Ambassador ENDO Kazuya underscored the growing role of non-government actors in promoting peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
Skills take center stage in bank foundation’s classroom turnover
Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) has turned over a new two-storey, six-classroom Technical-Livelihood Education (TLE) building to Zamboanga City High School Main (ZCHSM), marking its 900th classroom built nationwide.
Ayala Land courts Taiwan’s factory investors
Ayala Land Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) joined forces with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Taipei (PTIC-Taipei) to pitch Philippine industrial parks to Taiwanese firms eyeing Southeast Asian expansion.
