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Germany backs swift completion of EU-PH trade deal
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier threw his weight behind the swift completion of the European Union-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signaling stronger investor interest in the Philippines and deeper economic cooperation as global trade patterns continue to shift.
Marcos calls special session of Congress to push key bills
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called Congress to a special session on June 17 to fast-track a package of priority measures and allow the Commission on Appointments (CA) to act on pending nominations to key government posts.
DENR asks Mayor Duterte to explain waste dumping at Davao regional office
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has formally requested Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte to clarify recent waste‑dumping incidents outside its regional office in Lanang. In a June 15 letter, Regional Director Mercedes Dumagan gave the mayor five days to respond, noting that some individuals caught dumping mixed waste said they acted based on the mayor’s June 4 Facebook post identifying the compound as a temporary collection point.
Remittances rise in April 2026: OF inflows stay strong amid global economic challenges
Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos (OFs) kept growing in April 2026, showing remarkable resilience even as global economic conditions remain difficult.
Strait of Hormuz reopening sends oil prices falling
Oil prices tumbled in early Asian trading on Monday after the US and Iran announced a breakthrough agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a prolonged disruption to one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
