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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.
Philippines seeks bigger US minerals role
The Philippines is positioning itself for a larger role in the US’ critical minerals supply chain, with fresh details expected as both sides prepare for a bilateral strategic dialogue next week, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said.
Philippine firms target Saudi build, retail boom
Philippine companies are sharpening their sights on Saudi Arabia as Manila ramps up a trade push to plug local exporters into the Kingdom’s surging infrastructure and consumer markets.
PSAC urges stronger funding for Philippines startups
The Private Sector Advisory Council is raising a clear warning. In a recent meeting with the Department of Trade and Industry, PSAC said the Philippine startup scene is slipping behind Southeast Asian peers, not for lack of ideas but for lack of capital that actually moves.
DTI initiates safeguard probe on tile imports
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened a preliminary safeguard measures investigation into imported ceramic tiles, saying there is a prima facie case that surging imports may be harming local manufacturers.
