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PH-EU FTA talks to conclude by 2027 — Marcos

May 8, 2024

Negotiations for a free trade agreement between the EU and the Philippines should be concluded by 2027, according to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr ...

House committee oks substitute bill amending rice tariffication law

May 8, 2024

The Lower House Committee on Agriculture and Food approved a substitute bill seeking to amend the Rice Tariffication Law The bill is aimed...

NAIA cargo volume down 16.7% in 2023

May 7, 2024

Cargo handled by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport declined 16.7% in 2023 Mactan-Cebu International Airport, on the other hand, saw 2.5% more cargo...

Ratification of PH, SoKor FTA seen this year

May 7, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. expects the Philippines and South Korea to ratify their free trade agreement this year The Philippines is also negotiating...

Amendments to rice tariffication law to be certified urgent

May 6, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will certify as urgent proposed amendments to Republic Act No. 11203 or the rice tariffication law in a bid...

Marcos orders streamlining of permits for 185 infra flagship projects

May 6, 2024

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr ordered the streamlining of permits for infrastructure flagship projects EO No. 59 cites need to expand, update country’s infrastructure...

PH, UAE to start talks on economic partnership

May 3, 2024

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates will start discussions on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement next week The first round of negotiations...

Indian company Adani seeks to develop port in Bataan

May 3, 2024

India-based Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited is eyeing to develop a port in Bataan as it looks at investing in the...

PH manufacturing improves further in April

May 3, 2024

The Philippine manufacturing sector improved further in April, the strongest showing in five months amid renewed growth in output and a stronger rise...

Maharlika fund eyes investments in Clark

April 30, 2024

Maharlika Investment Corp signed an agreement to explore investments in Clark Possible investments focus on transportation, logistics, affordable housing and agro-industrial urbanization Expansion of...