The Philippines and Malaysia are exploring expanded cooperation on skills training, green jobs, halal certification, and workforce development, as labour ties between the two countries deepen.
President Marcos has reaffirmed the strength of Philippines-US ties following his official visit to Canada on Saturday (Jul 4), saying bilateral relations continue to grow stronger and are expanding into new areas driven by emerging technologies.
President Marcos has wrapped up a four-day official visit to Canada with US$2.5 billion in investment commitments, a new strategic partnership, and fresh agreements covering mining, energy, IT-BPM, and the Luzon Economic Corridor.
Dubai Customs has held a briefing session with IRDA on the JS-SEZ, showing a growth in international interest in the cross-border zone as a trade, logistics and investment hub
Malacañang insists Philippine-China relations remain "good" despite sharp exchanges between Defence Secretary Teodoro and Beijing, as the Palace reaffirms Manila's commitment to asserting its rights through diplomacy rather than provocation
The Philippines has expressed grave concern over escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz following ship strikes and US action against Iran, urging all parties to uphold existing peace commitments and pursue diplomacy.
The US has approved a new grant through the Millennium Challenge Corporation to help modernise the Philippines' energy sector, addressing high power costs and unreliability while opening doors for American commercial investment
The Philippines and Poland have held talks on strengthening cooperation in digital transformation, covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital government initiatives
Filipino passport holders with valid visas or residency from select countries including Singapore, the US, and Australia can now enter the UAE visa-on-arrival starting June 25, 2026
