The European Union (EU) is still exploring the prospect of launching a study with the Philippine government that would identify sites for critical raw materials, aimed at promoting sustainable use and attracting investments in the local mining industry. EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo...
The European Union (EU) is aiming to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines by the end of 2027, or before the expiration of a special incentive system that provides the country duty-free access for over 6,200 products to the 27-member bloc. EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo...
President Marcos has stressed that flood control structures can be effective if they are constructed properly. Marcos found himself making the statement when he led the inauguration of the Union Water Impounding Dam in Barangay Union, Claveria, Cagayan on Tuesday, Oct. 14, which, he said, actually...
Forty-six individuals were admitted to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center due an earthquake that rocked Baguio City and nearby areas on October 9. The BGHMC said most of the patients were students who experienced panic and anxiety attacks during and after the tremor. Patients and...
BAGUIO CITY - Mayor Benjamin Magalong suspended classes here following an earthquake that rocked La Union and environs on Thursday morning. Magalong cancelled classes from pre-school to K-12, except for universities where the school administration will decide. Also canceling classes were...
Five Filipina chief executives in financial services and real estate were named in Fortune Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia list for 2025. Named to the list are: Martha Sazon of Mynt-Gcash (#37), Anna Ma. Margarita Bautista Dy of Ayala Land Inc. (#69), Lynette V. Ortiz of Land Bank of...
The European Union (EU) will provide €800,000 (approximately P54 million) in financial assistance to the victims of the recent typhoons and flood in the country, and expressed solidarity with the Philippines because of the devastation caused by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu province this...
MUNICH (AP) — Munich Airport was temporarily shut down overnight after several drone sightings in the area, the latest mysterious drone overflights in the airspace of European Union member countries, officials said. Germany 's air traffic control restricted flights at the airport shortly...
More countries have conveyed their support and sympathy to the Philippines after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that jolted Cebu last Tuesday night, Sept. 30. European Union (EU) Ambassador Massimo Santoro expressed that the EU stands in solidarity with the Philippines in the tragic quake, which has...
Morocco and the European Union have concluded negotiations on amendments to their agricultural agreement, confirming that preferential tariffs under the Association Agreement apply to products from the country’s Southern Provinces. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced Thursday, Oct. 2, that...
The Canadian Embassy in the Philippines and ambassadors of the European Union, United States, Australia, and Japan sent their sympathies to the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Cebu province on Tuesday, Sept. 30. “The Embassy of Canada extends its deepest sympathy to the residents...
President Marcos has assured farmers affected by recent typhoons in La Union that opportunities will be given to them to recover from their losses. "[M]araming oportunidad na ating ibinibigay sa ating mga kasama upang… Kaya naman e, tinamaan tayo ng bagyo, tinamaan tayo ng sakuna ay sana naman e,...
