The Philippines is finding itself at the heart of rising tensions between two military giants, as deeper defense cooperation with the United States through the EDCA and a new trade deal highlight the country’s strategic importance and vulnerability. Read more »
The Philippines and Israel are looking to forge a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at deepening economic ties and removing trade barriers between the two nations. Read more »
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 »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking a specialized bilateral trade deal with the United States, aiming to craft an agreement that only the Philippines and the U.S. can truly take advantage of. Read more »
The challenges facing the nation's water infrastructure are multifaceted and deeply rooted. Historical underinvestment, mismanagement, and corruption have left government efforts fragmented and inefficient. Read more »
