The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 22, announced a new 19% tariff on Philippine goods following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Trump, calling the meeting a “beautiful visit,” said the Philippines would grant zero tariffs to select US goods. Read more »
Workers in Metro Manila will receive a ?50 increase in their daily minimum wage after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board–National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) approved Wage Order No. NCR-26. Read more »
The Philippines improved its standing in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, rising to 51st out of 69 economies. Read more »
This isn’t about being anti-worker — it’s about being more in touch with realities on the ground. A wage hike without structural reform is akin to fixing a roof using duct tape, in the middle of a storm. Read more »
The world-famous sweet Philippine mangoes have officially landed in Rome, Italy—marking a proud moment for Filipino agriculture. Read more »
