MUSCAT: Oman and the Philippines are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties by positioning themselves as regional gateways linking Southeast …
Philippines, Türkiye advance plan to accredit 30 halal facilities for poultry exports
The Philippines and Türkiye are moving to accredit 30 Philippine halal production facilities, a step that would expand exports of poultry and other food …
US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
MANILA, July 26 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Japan joined the Philippines in maritime exercises in the South China Sea, as the Filipino and Chinese governments traded accusations following an encounter between vessels from their countries in the disputed waters.
Philippines out to turn Asian Cup heartbreak into ASEAN Championship hope
After falling agonizingly short of qualifying for next year’s AFC Asian Cup, Philippines head into the ASEAN Championship — officially known as the 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup — determined to turn …
Myanmar leaders’ return to ASEAN meetings ‘still far off’, bloc’s envoy says
MANILA, July 23 (Reuters) – The participation of Myanmar leaders in top meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is “still far off”, the Philippines’ foreign minister said on Thursday. • …
Philippine government bans forced-labor imports
The Philippines’ finance, trade and labor departments signed a joint order banning imports made with forced labor, drawing support from the ILO and USTR.
Philippines, EU elevate ties as bloc grants 15M-euro security assistance
The Philippines and the European Union agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to an Enhanced Partnership, signaling deeper cooperation in security, trade, and regional affairs. The Philippines …
The Philippines: A New Growth Opportunity in Southeast Asia
MANILA, Philippines, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southeast Asia has become one of the world’s most dynamic regions for consumer growth, with the Philippines emerging as one of its most promising …
Upgraded Philippines still trails ASEAN peers in investor confidence
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has finally moved into the upper-middle-income bracket, but global investors are still ranking it behind several of its Southeast Asian neighbors. That gap showed …
Philippines: No permission-seeking in 2024 Ayungin ‘understanding’ with China
The DFA pushes back after China’s envoy claims the Philippines agreed not to construct on the BRP Sierra Madre in a 2024 temporary deal