More Filipinos joined the ranks of the unemployed in January, with fresh labor data pointing to a softer job market after the Christmas season surge despite pockets of hiring across several industries.
Life in the Philippines is a nonstop juggling act of diapers, wedding bells, and heart monitors. Babies arrive, couples say “I do,” and hearts occasionally tap out—all in a chaotic, beautiful rhythm that keeps the nation on its toes.
The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit narrowed sharply in December, buoyed by a strong rebound in farm exports and a pullback in imports, offering a late-year boost to the country’s external trade position.
Not every sporting achievement needs a stadium full of spectators, a television audience running into the millions, or a superstar whose face sells everything from sneakers to soft drinks. Sometimes, all it takes is a patch of sand, two determined athletes, and a crowd that knows exactly what is at stake.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer sees defense and aircraft sales as a potential springboard for long-term industrial cooperation with the Philippines, with opportunities extending beyond equipment purchases to maintenance, training and technology transfer.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has created a national council to fast-track artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, coordinate government initiatives, and attract investments in the emerging technology, while addressing risks to jobs and workers.
The Philippines expects two major trade initiatives, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and a free trade agreement with Canada, to expand export opportunities and help smaller enterprises participate more actively in international commerce.