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Sep 22Tue
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU and Philippines Reach Substantial Agreement on Free Trade Deal

    European Commissioner Šefčovič announced a substantial breakthrough in the EU-Philippines free trade agreement talks. Both sides agreed to liberalise over 94% of tariff lines, covering more than 97% of goods. The EU already exports over EUR 8 billion a year to the Philippines in machinery, transport equipment, medicines and agricultural goods; bilateral goods trade is nearly EUR 18 billion and services trade over EUR 10 billion. Negotiating teams are tasked with formally concluding the agreement in the coming months.

Sep 1Tue
Jul 15Wed
  1. FCDO Travel Advice

    FCDO updates Philippines travel advice: avoid travel to parts

    UK FCDO updated travel advice for the Philippines, warning against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago due to terrorism and clashes. It advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Mindanao, except Camiguin, Dinagat, and Siargao islands. It also notes typhoon season (June-November) and travel disruption risks from Middle East escalation.

Jun 5Fri
  1. PhocusWire All News

    Inside the Philippines' most overlooked $36B digital market

    The Philippines' digital economy reached $36 billion in 2025 and is forecast to nearly double by 2030. 94% of Filipino consumers are willing to share data with AI agents, and 74% interact with AI tools daily. Despite rapid digital growth, international OTAs like Agoda and Booking.com dominate online bookings, with no homegrown heavyweight. Startups like Barkota, BookTickets.ph are tackling the fragmented ferry network, and Cocotel absorbs revenue risk to help small island properties accept digital payments. VC funding is thin, but the market is wide open.

May 8Thu
  1. US Travel Advisories

    Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

    The U.S. Department of State reissued its Philippines travel advisory after a periodic review with minor edits, keeping the country at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. The Sulu Archipelago (including the southern Sulu Sea) and Marawi City in Mindanao are Level 4 (Do Not Travel); other areas of Mindanao (except Davao City, Davao del Norte Province, Siargao Island, and the Dinagat Islands) are Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Terrorists and armed groups have carried out kidnappings and bombings targeting tourist sites, markets, and local government facilities; protests can turn violent and cause traffic jams and road closures.