The Philippines is set to sign its free trade agreement (FTA) with Chile in October, as it looks to upgrade bilateral ties while opening a promising new market for exporters. Trade Secretary Cristina Roque told reporters that the signing of the comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA)...
House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III and Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos have jointly filed a bill that would turn President Marcos ' tax relief proposal for Filipinos into a reality. Filed on Tuesday, July 28 or a day after President...
India is aiming to begin negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with the Philippines by the end of this year as it looks to significantly expand trade in goods, according to its top envoy. In an interview with the Manila Bulletin on Tuesday, July 28, Indian Ambassador to the...
The Philippines will soon have its first free trade agreement (FTA) with a Latin American country after concluding negotiations for a historic deal with Chile, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a social media post on Friday, July 24, the DTI announced that the Philippines...
China has called for closer solidarity with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), saying stronger cooperation is needed to address growing global challenges and uncertainties while preserving regional peace and development. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks as China...
Taiwan has extended its visa-free entry program for Philippine passport holders for another year, allowing Filipinos to continue visiting the self-ruled island without a visa for stays of up to 14 days from Aug. 1, 2026, until July 31, 2027. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the...
DAVAO CITY – The Liga ng mga Barangay has expanded the "Libreng Sakay para sa Edukasyon" program here by distributing 12 more service vehicles to schools. Councilor January Duterte, president of the Liga ng mga Barangay, said these will be deployed in the city 's three districts to provide...
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and Ottawa could position the domestic nickel mining sector as a key alternative in the global critical minerals supply chain, according to the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA). PNIA President Dante Bravo noted that the...
The Philippines could gain access to more affordable farm inputs by eliminating tariffs on imports from Canada as part of its negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), according to agriculture industry groups. During a public consultation by the Tariff Commission (TC) on Tuesday, July 14,...
BORONGAN CITY, Eastern Samar – This city was declared on Monday as insurgency-free, becoming the 21st local government unit in Eastern Samar to achieve the security milestone. The declaration of the city under the Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) was led by Philippine Army 8th...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon expressed gratitude to First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos for distributing free rice to about 3,000 residents on July 8 under the national government’s “Bigay Bigas sa Masa” program. “Maraming salamat sa pagbisita sa Muntinlupa (Thank you for visiting Muntinlupa),...
TACLOBAN CITY – All towns in the first legislative district of Northern Samar have been officially declared as free from the influence of the New People’s Army after decades of anti-insurgency efforts, the Philippine Army said on Monday. All towns have been declared under Stable Internal Peace...
