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Philippines keeps clean IP record, eyes risks

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The Philippines has stayed off the United States’ intellectual property watchlist for a 13th straight year, underscoring sustained progress in enforcement even as risks tied to counterfeit goods persist.

US flags graft, barriers at Philippine customs

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Bribery, corruption, and persistent trade barriers at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have been flagged by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in its latest National Trade Estimate (NTE) report released March 31.

Philippines confident it can pass US labor probe

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The Philippines believes it can address concerns raised by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) after Washington launched a new investigation into the country’s alleged shortcomings in enforcing restrictions on goods produced with forced labor.

Intellectual Property group sets Greenhills help desk

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The Philippines is stepping up efforts to curb counterfeit trade with plans to establish a help desk inside Greenhills Shopping Center, a retail hub long flagged internationally for intellectual property violations.

Greenhills Shopping Center lands on US counterfeit radar

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Greenhills Shopping Center has long been a Manila retail landmark, a sprawl of bargain electronics, glittering jewelry counters, and maze-like tiangge stalls that draw shoppers hunting for deals. For decades, it has thrived on volume, variety, and word-of-mouth reputation.
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PhilExport urges MSMEs to turn trade deals into export wins

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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

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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 

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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

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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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