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The Philippine Government is considering a ban on raw nickel ore exports to boost its domestic processing industry, which could lead to higher international nickel prices.

The Status of Visiting Forces Agreement will enable the armed forces of the Philippines and New Zealand to elevate their cooperation activities and conduct exercises in each other’s territories.

The Argentinean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship has recently announced that the Philippines authorised Argentine exports of poultry meat and pork and the extension to export beef with bone, offal and fats.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on December 12 ordered the police and law enforcement agencies to intensify the crackdown on illegal gaming and cyber cam hubs that continue to operate despite the ban, which will take effect by the end of December, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on December 12 ordered the police and law enforcement agencies to intensify the crackdown on illegal gaming and cyber cam hubs that continue to operate despite the ban, which will take effect by the end of December, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 11 approved a 500 million USD policy-based loan to help the Philippines pursue its public financial management (PFM) reform agenda and ensure quality public services for its people.

Hundreds of Filipinos were evacuated on November 15 to avoid Typhoon Man-yi, which is approaching the Philippines.

The Philippines extends a 12% VAT to non-resident digital service providers, targeting platforms like Netflix and Amazon under new law.

Four Southeast Asian nations – Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia – are sending assistance to the Philippines to support its ongoing recovery efforts after Typhoon Trami.

Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand have agreed to share aviation data and information, including reports on severe turbulence, to promptly notify each other and prevent potential incidents, ensuring safer air travel for passengers.

The Philippines extends a 12% VAT to non-resident digital service providers, targeting platforms like Netflix and Amazon under new law.