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EU Council backs Philippines' GSP+ extension, says DTI chief

By Ian Laqui | November 22, 2023 - 5:02pm

The European Union and the European Council is supportive of a four-year extension on the eligibility of the Philippines...

Business

'Greening' economy tops EU Commission’s agenda in first Philippine visit

July 31, 2023 - 4:24pm

The initiative marked a significant improvement in relations, which had nearly frozen to a halt during former president Rodrigo...

Business

EU commits to enhancing maritime security cooperation with Philippines

By Gaea Katreena Cabico | July 31, 2023 - 3:48pm

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed in a speech the European Union’s recognition that the...

Headlines

European Commission president to visit Philippines

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab | July 30, 2023 - 12:00am

The president of the European Commission will be visiting the Philippines for the first time from July 31-Aug. 1 to mark six...

Headlines

EDITORIAL - Crisis averted... for now

April 3, 2023 - 12:00am

Over the weekend, thousands of Filipino sailors heaved a sigh of relief after the European Commission announced its decision to continue recognizing the seafarer certifications issued by the Philippine governme...

Opinion

EU eyes Russian oil import ban amid new bid to evacuate Mariupol

By Joshua Melvin | May 5, 2022 - 8:25am

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc would "phase out Russian supply of crude oil within six months,...

World

Italy set to defy EU with big-spending budget

By Ella Ide | November 14, 2018 - 2:00am

Italy's populist government was set yesterday to defy the European Commission, preferring the risk of financial sanctions...

World

The US trade wars: An update

By Gerardo P. Sicat | August 29, 2018 - 12:00am

The US trade wars that were initiated by President Trump early this mid-year are playing out their expected path. There is a high level of tension in the future of trade affecting the major powers, and as a consequence,...

Business

Europe and Asia — together for a more secure world

By DIPLOMATIC POUCH | By Federica Mogherini | May 31, 2018 - 12:00am

Europe and Asia have never been so close.

Opinion

Philippines EU GSP+ status hangs in the balance

January 21, 2018 - 12:00am

The status of the country’s Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) with the European Union (EU) continues to...

Business