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Marcos pushes ASEAN trade unity drive

As the Philippines prepares to chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2026, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is calling for deeper regional economic integration to restore the bloc’s role as a global growth engine.

Philippines weighs united ASEAN front on US tariff

The Philippines is weighing whether to push for a coordinated regional response to Washington’s newly announced 15 percent global tariff, as trade talks continue and no formal position has been adopted.

ASEAN spotlight demands economic spark

As the Philippines takes the regional helm, the message from the private sector is blunt. Do not waste the spotlight.

GenAI exposure puts Philippine jobs at risk

More than one in four Philippine jobs are now exposed to generative artificial intelligence, putting the country at the top of ASEAN economies with comparable data—and placing women squarely in the line of disruption.

DEFA deal set to open ASEAN markets

Philippine businesses could soon find it easier to sell, scale, and serve customers across Southeast Asia as ASEAN pushes to finalize the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA, by 2026.

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DA steps up onion purchases in Mindoro to shield farmers and consumers against price swings

The Department of Agriculture (DA), through its state-run Food Terminal Inc. (FTI), has launched a major intervention in Occidental Mindoro, ramping up purchases of onions to stabilize farm prices and avert supply shocks.

Tons of trash gone, mangroves planted in marine pollution cleanup drive

The Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) rallied 2,894 volunteers across eight sites nationwide for its largest Shore It Up! Weekend yet, removing 2.3 metric tons of marine litter and planting 600 mangroves. The annual coastal and marine conservation event took place in Del Carmen, Siargao; Alaminos, Pangasinan; Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro; Medina, Misamis Oriental; Cordova, Cebu; Marinduque; Mabini, Batangas, with support from the Tubbataha Reefs Management Office and the Resort Owners Association of Mabini, Batangas.

BSP eyes closer financial ties with Switzerland after ambassador’s visit

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas signaled its openness to deeper cooperation with Switzerland following a recent meeting between its chief and a top Swiss diplomat.

Brother Philippines plans to stay long-term, expands product offerings

Brother International Philippines Corp., known for its printing machines, said it plans to continue operating in the Philippines as the local printing industry evolves.

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