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Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri bared that Hungary is set to finalize a $33-million (P1.9 billion) loan agreement with the Philippines to fund major water treatment and desalination projects aimed at improving access to clean water and strengthening climate resilience. Hungary made the announcement during the courtesy call of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker László Kövér […]
The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in agriculture and fisheries, marking a renewed push for regional food security, trade, and sustainable development. The agreement, signed between the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture and Brunei’s Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism at the sidelines of the […]
The wait is finally over. From October 15 to 19, the Philippines will make history as the Guest of Honor at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 in Germany, the oldest and largest book fair in the world, an international trademark, and a model for cultural events. Being Guest of Honour is a rare distinction […]
Expect more Filipino-Indian business ventures with the renewal of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines Inc. (FICCI PH). Signed at the Taj Mahal Hotel during the recent State Visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the MOU […]
The Philippines and India strengthened their economic ties as 18 business agreements were ceremonially presented during the recent Philippines-India Business Forum at the Taj West End, Bangalore. The forum, spearheaded by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque and co-organized with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), aimed to […]
The Philippines and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation during a high-level meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Canada’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath Macdonald. The two agriculture ministers met recently at the Conrad Hotel in Manila as part of a renewed push to elevate Philippine-Canada agri-fishery trade and […]
The Philippines’ rich culinary scene and cultural heritage have earned the global spotlight in Episode 7 of the latest season of the acclaimed Netflix travel and food series, Somebody Feed Phil. Now streaming worldwide, the episode—part of the show’s 8th season—features host Phil Rosenthal’s flavorful journey through the bustling streets of Metro Manila and Cavite. […]
Senator Loren Legarda has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently lead a clear and measurable reform agenda in response to the Philippines’ inclusion–for the ninth straight year–in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.” “This should not be taken lightly. Our international standing […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed the Deputy Minister of Tourism of Sri Lanka, Professor Ruwan Ranasinghe, during a courtesy visit at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Office.The meeting reaffirmed the strong and growing tourism cooperation between the Philippines and Sri Lanka, where discussions centered on the mutual promotion of both countries as top-tier […]
The Philippine creative industries generated an impressive P1.94 trillion in value and provided 7.51 million jobs in 2024, announced Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque at the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit 2025. Roque underscored the pivotal role of the creative industries in the Philippines’ economic development and job creation. “The government aims to […]