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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.

Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race

The Philippines has emerged as ASEAN’s top tourism economy, leading the region in tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product and ranking among the strongest job creators, according to the 2025 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report.

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Tatak Pinoy drives auto sector growth push

The Philippines' automotive body builders see the government's Tatak Pinoy program as a chance to put local manufacturing in the fast lane.

Etiqa pays P3.8B insurance claims, deepens trust 

Etiqa Philippines paid out P3.8 billion in insurance claims in 2025 and disbursed more than P600 million to healthcare providers, underscoring efforts to strengthen customer trust and reinforce its position in the country's competitive insurance industry.

FIVB suspends Philippine volleyball group on governance concerns

The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) with immediate effect, citing serious governance concerns and alleged violations of the FIVB Code of Ethics that are now under investigation by the organization's independent Ethics Panel.

AI hiring tools tackle Philippines’ skills mismatch 

Persistent job mismatch and underemployment in the Philippines are pushing recruitment platforms and employers to adopt more targeted, technology-driven hiring solutions aimed at connecting workers with jobs that better fit their skills, career goals, and preferred work conditions.

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