A regional health stockpile and joint procurement system are among the Philippines' proposals to strengthen healthcare cooperation across the Western Pacific.
More than PHP2 billion in USDA funding support has been welcomed by the Philippine Department of Agriculture as assistance for developing the country's purple yam industry.
The US decision to exempt select Philippine farm goods from tariffs is expected to boost rural livelihoods by offering producers more profitable export opportunities.
Bacolod City’s early acceptance of business permits provides companies with breathing room, allowing them to meet requirements early and focus on operations once the new year begins.