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Timor-Leste to chair ASEAN in 2029

Manila, Nov. 14 -- Timor-Leste will chair the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2029, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro announced on Saturday. The decision comes followi... Read More


MSMEs may supply to big-time exporters under PH-Canada FTA

Manila, Nov. 14 -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from the Philippines-Canada free trade agreement (FTA) through tie-ups with big businesses, Trade and Industry Secretary Ma.... Read More


ASEAN to set up maritime center based in PH

Manila, Nov. 14 -- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is set to establish its own maritime center in the Philippines, which will serve as a regional hub for the bloc's maritime-related... Read More


PBBM orders maximum tolerance during Pax Silica protests

Manila, Nov. 14 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the police to exercise maximum tolerance in handling protesters opposing the proposed Pax Silica initiative, Malacanang said Saturday, ... Read More


ASEAN Ministers ink framework deal to support region's digital economy

Manila, Nov. 14 -- A safe digital economy for the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been assured following the signing of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA... Read More


Slovenia wants deeper labor ties with PH, eyes more skilled Filipino workers

Manila, Nov. 14 -- Slovenia is keen to recruit more skilled Filipino workers, including for its automotive and health-care sectors, and is working with the Philippines to strengthen its labor cooperat... Read More


PBBM creates national council to oversee AI development, governance

Manila, Nov. 14 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has adopted a national artificial intelligence (AI) governance framework and created a council to guide the responsible development and use of the ... Read More


Slovenia eyes cooperation with PH on digital economy, technology sectors

Manila, Nov. 14 -- Slovenia sees opportunities for cooperation with the Philippines in digital economy-related sectors, particularly cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) and other information t... Read More


PBBM, Brazil's Lula seek stronger political, economic, people-to-people ties

Manila, Nov. 14 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday expressed their commitment to strengthening the political, economic and people-to-peo... Read More


Lula hails PH's record-low poverty rate, higher income status

Manila, Nov. 14 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva recognized Saturday the Philippines' socioeconomic gains, citing the country's record-low poverty rate and improved income status as "p... Read More