Tag: economic ties

  • Philippines and Indonesia Collaborate to Revive Key Sea Route

    In a significant move to bolster regional trade, representatives from the Philippines and Indonesia convened in Davao City to discuss the potential revival of the Davao-General Santos-Bitung (DGB) sea route. The meeting, facilitated by the Indonesian Consulate, aimed at enhancing maritime connectivity and trade within the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). Mindanao Development Authority…

  • Philippines and Czech Republic Set to Supercharge Bilateral Relations: Marcos Jr. Meets Czech Defense Minister

    In a significant diplomatic move, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has voiced his ambition to significantly enhance the nation’s economic, defense, and diplomatic relations with the Czech Republic. This declaration came during a pivotal meeting with Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová at Malacañan Palace in Manila on February 20, 2025. Marcos Jr.…

  • Cambodia and Philippines Aim to Maximize Economic Ties During Historic Visit

    Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet made a significant visit to the Philippines, marking his first official trip to the country. On February 10, 2025, he attended the Philippine-Cambodia Business Forum held at the Makati Shangri-La in Makati City, emphasizing the need to enhance economic relations between the two nations. The forum…

  • President Marcos Jr. Optimistic About Future of Philippines-U.S. Relations Under New Leadership

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of economic, diplomatic, and defense ties between the Philippines and the United States, even as the leadership transitions to President-elect Donald Trump. During a recent phone conversation with outgoing U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Marcos highlighted the significant strides made in the bilateral relationship…

  • Marcos Jr. Optimistic About Future of Philippines-U.S. Relations Under New Leadership

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed confidence in the continued strengthening of economic, diplomatic, and defense ties between the Philippines and the United States during a recent phone conversation with outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris. Marcos highlighted the significant advancements made in the bilateral relationship under the current U.S. administration and expressed hope for further…

  • Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement: A Key Driver in Strengthening Strategic Ties

    MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has celebrated the activation of the Philippines-Korea free trade agreement, viewing it as a crucial tool in enhancing the newly established strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement, which came into effect on December 31, 2024, a full year earlier than planned, is seen as a…

  • Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement Enhances Strategic Partnership: DFA

    MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has celebrated the activation of the Philippines-Korea free trade agreement, viewing it as a crucial tool in strengthening the newly established strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement, which came into effect on December 31, 2024, a year earlier than planned, is seen as a pivotal…

  • Philippines-Korea Free Trade Agreement: A Key to Enhanced Strategic Partnership

    MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has celebrated the activation of the Philippines-Korea free trade agreement, viewing it as a crucial tool for strengthening the newly established strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement, which came into effect on December 31, 2024, a year earlier than planned, is seen as a pivotal…