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The country’s trade deficit in August narrowed to its lowest level in over a year as exports grew faster than imports, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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When Ferdinand Magellan’s Spanish expedition reached the Philippines in 1521 in search of the Spice Islands, his chronicler Antonio Pigafetta recorded the seafaring, navigation, and boat-building skills of the islands’ inhabitants.

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The test of Marcos’ China reset is what the Philippines retains after each confrontation.

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Negotiators were instructed to finalize the agreement as soon as possible.

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Philippines is eyeing nickel processing under Pax Silica. 

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Bilateral trade between India and the Philippines could hit $10 billion in the next five to six years through opportunities from free trade agreements.

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The United States has slapped a fresh 12.5% tariff on Philippine exports after concluding that Manila has yet to ban goods made with forced labor from entering its market.

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Philippines is eyeing nickel processing under Pax Silica. 

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Bilateral trade between India and the Philippines could hit $10 billion in the next five to six years through opportunities from free trade agreements.

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The United States has slapped a fresh 12.5% tariff on Philippine exports after concluding that Manila has yet to ban goods made with forced labor from entering its market.

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