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PH, China discuss oil, 'practical' cooperation in resumed SCS talks

Manila, March 29 -- The Philippines and China have made "initial exchanges" on a potential oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea, nearly four years since previous talks were terminated in 202... Read More


World Bank OKs 1-B loan for PH agri sector

Manila, March 28 -- The World Bank has approved USD1 billion in loan to boost agriculture productivity and climate resilience of agrifood systems across the Philippines. The Washington-based lender a... Read More


ERC orders distribution utilities to report spikes in power cost

Manila, March 28 -- The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has required distribution utilities (DUs) to submit detailed reports on increases in generation costs for "timely regulatory intervention and... Read More


Metro Manila subway construction 'on track'

Manila, March 27 -- The construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1 (MMSP 1) is "on track" to its target completion, said the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday. DOTr Undersecr... Read More


'Right path': China keen to reopen oil exploration talks with PH

Manila, March 26 -- China has conveyed its openness to restart talks on a possible joint oil exploration with the Philippines in the South China Sea, describing it as the "right path" to upholding sta... Read More


ASEAN meetings vital for PH, region; postponement up to Palace - DFA

Manila, March 25 -- Hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings, especially with a landmark South China Sea code of conduct (COC) in the works, is significant both for the Phil... Read More


PBBM, Japan PM agree to work on Strait of Hormuz de-escalation

Manila, March 25 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his Japanese counterpart Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely towards supporting the "early de-escalation" in the Strait of Ho... Read More


PH utilization of EU scheme trade perks hits 80% in 2025 - envoy

Manila, March 24 -- The Philippines was able to utilize around 80 percent of its trade perks under the European Union's (EU) Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) in 2025, EU Ambassador to the... Read More


ASEAN Summit vital to push reg'l trade, peace agenda

Manila, March 24 -- The Philippines' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, held twice annually, is vital not only in pushing the agenda of greater trade and peace withi... Read More


Inclusive digitalization, workforce urged as ASEAN nears DEFA adoption

Manila, March 21 -- Stronger public-private collaboration for inclusive digitalization and scaled upskilling of workers across the region are needed as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEA... Read More