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Philippines returns to global debt market, prices USD2.75B bond

The Philippine government has staged a strong return to the global bond markets, successfully pricing a multi-tranche U.S. dollar offering worth USD2.75 billion—its largest dollar deal in more than three years. 

PH–Norway maritime alliance steers green future

The maritime partnership between the Philippines and Norway remains one of the strongest pillars of bilateral relations, gaining renewed importance as the global shipping industry accelerates its green and digital transformation.

Manila’s visa-free gamble: Will Chinese visitors return?

The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.

Philippines courts UAE energy, data capital

The Philippines is courting fresh capital from the United Arab Emirates, sharpening its pitch around energy security and digital infrastructure as talks advance with two heavyweight Emirati groups.

Philippines Charts ASEAN Future Through Unity

The Philippines is setting a clear tone for its 2026 chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), positioning unity, continuity, and people-centered growth at the heart of its regional agenda.

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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

The Philippines must do more than sign trade deals—it must help smaller businesses turn them into export sales, Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. (PhilExport) President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. said.

DA asks Senate to back P198.4-B 2027 budget to protect farmers, secure food

The Department of Agriculture is urging lawmakers to approve its P198.4-billion proposed 2027 budget, noting farmers and fisherfolk now face rising costs, climate risks, and global economic pressures.

DOE stands firm on new coal bidding rules to bolster national energy strategy 

The Department of Energy will proceed with its updated bidding rules for brownfield coal resource areas despite opposition from key industry player Semirara Mining and Power Corp. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin affirmed that the revised terms will apply uniformly to all prospective bidders, as the government seeks to prioritize domestic fuel supply over foreign exports.

Vingroup plans $500M EV plant in Philippines, EVIS role unclear

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday that the proposed plant would have an initial annual production capacity of 200,000 units, serving both domestic and export markets. Construction is targeted to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with completion expected within 12 to 18 months.

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