Senior business leaders from across the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) bloc voiced growing concern over recent, rapid changes in the global trade and financial landscape during the second APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting of the year, held in Toronto, Canada. In a...
With President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru scheduled to discuss regional maritime security, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said that the upcoming visit of the Japanese leader next week shows the strength of the two countries relationship as...
Russia is looking at increasing its agricultural cooperation with the Philippines, particularly in importing agricultural products such as avocado, banana, seafood, and meat, Russian Ambassador to Manila Marat Pavlov said on Wednesday, April 23. Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Marat Pavlov...
To advance climate-resilient, sustainable cities in the Philippines, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is urging the government to put in place an integrated and centralized framework that would attract green private investments. "The Philippines faces several...
Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido (left) and General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, engage in a bilateral meeting at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Hanoi. Galido visited Vietnam from April 7 to 10, 2025 for a series of activities...
The national government's debt soared to a new record high of ₱16.63 trillion at the end of the first two months of 2025, putting pressure on its capability to repay obligations. The latest Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) data released on Tuesday, April 1, showed that outstanding obligations as...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has obtained a total of ₱65.43 billion in loans from Japan to fast-track the roll-out of infrastructure projects and provide budget support for climate change and health programs. The loan agreements for five projects and programs to be funded by Japan’s...
The Philippines declined by one notch to ninth place among the most attractive foreign destinations for Japanese investors in 2024, according to the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). In a March 21 publication, JBIC said its latest survey report on overseas business operations by...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the importance of rule of law and multilateral cooperation in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during a discussion with Raisina Young Fellows on Tuesday, March 18. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking up to $500 million from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to facilitate its project to reduce post-harvest losses and bolster rice production. DA Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Arnel de Mesa said details on the proposed funding...
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon formally opened on Tuesday, March 11, the Slovenian Embassy in Manila, making it the first and only Slovenian embassy in the Southeast Asian region. (Seated, from left) DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac and Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon sign a...
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon will be in the Philippines starting Monday, March 10, to meet with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manila to further enhance the two countries’ bilateral cooperation on various sectors, including trade and maritime cooperation, the...
