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Philippines lags ASEAN peers in AI electronics supply chain
The Philippines is participating in Asia’s artificial intelligence-driven electronics boom, but its presence remains concentrated in fewer product categories than several ASEAN peers, limiting its exposure to the broader wave of semiconductor, networking and data-center investment, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
PH to make energy security key ASEAN agenda
The Philippines will use its ASEAN chairmanship to push for stronger regional safeguards against energy supply disruptions and faster cross-border power connectivity as Southeast Asian energy ministers meet in Manila this week.
Philippines pushes ASEAN export controls to curb illicit tobacco trade
The Philippines is pushing for a coordinated ASEAN approach to illicit tobacco trade, proposing that exporting countries require cigarette shipments to comply with the regulatory and tax requirements of their declared destination markets.
Marcos urges ASEAN to turn commitments into action
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on ASEAN governments to move beyond pledges on women’s leadership and embed gender equality in policies, investments and reforms shaping the region’s development through 2045.
PH eyes tourism investments as ASEAN spotlight turns to Manila
The Philippines is shifting its tourism strategy from simply counting arrivals to attracting long-term investments, as it prepares to host ASEAN tourism ministers this week and showcase the country as a regional tourism hub.
