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PH joins US-led Pax Silica; plan for industrial hub in Luzon unveiled

Manila, April 17 -- The Philippines has joined the United States-led Pax Silica initiative, a strategic coalition among 14 states to create a secure supply chain for semiconductors and artificial inte... Read More


Middle East crisis puts strain on PH gaming industry - PAGCOR

Manila, April 15 -- The Philippine gaming industry is feeling the strain from the ongoing Middle East crisis, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) said, citing the rising fuel pric... Read More


ASEAN boosts financial cooperation amid rising global uncertainties

Manila, April 14 -- The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are pushing for deeper financial cooperation and regional resilience against external risks amid heightened ... Read More


ASEAN eyes new crisis mechanism, tighter coordination amid ME conflict

Manila, April 14 -- The member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are looking to establish a more coordinated approach in mitigating the impact of the Middle East crisis on t... Read More


PH among 7 priority countries in US food assistance program

Manila, April 10 -- The Philippines is among seven "priority countries" for new US international food assistance programs, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Friday. No funding details... Read More


ASEAN, ADB launch $25-M reg'l connectivity fund for energy

Manila, April 9 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are mobilizing USD25 million worth of financing to accelerate ASEAN Power Grid investments an... Read More


PH welcomes US-Iran ceasefire; hopes for eventual peace deal

Manila, April 8 -- The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Wednesday welcomed with "cautious optimism" the planned negotiations between the United States and Ira... Read More


Iran to allow 'safe, unhindered' passage of PH ships thru Hormuz - DFA

Manila, April 2 -- Iran will allow the "safe, unhindered, and expeditious" passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, its top diplo... Read More


DFA, DOE discuss energy cooperation with Iran amid Mideast crisis

Manila, April 1 -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin sought to deepen energy cooperation between the Philippines and Iran in a meeting with the latter's to... Read More


DFA suspends passport ops as Lent begins

Manila, April 1 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has suspended consular services in all its offices by noontime Wednesday as the Lenten season begins, with resumption of operations set on Ap... Read More