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 truth is, the post-Marcos years did not bring adequate reforms or enough new infrastructure to address the country's water needs. In Luzon alone, whatever inroads Marcos Sr. made, have been left far in the rear-view by the rapid urbanization and population boom experienced by the capital region and surrounding provinces. Read more »
