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 Philippines is on track to achieve remarkable economic growth, positioning itself as the second fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia with an expansion of more than 6 percent in the next decade.
Global pharmaceutical companies are eyeing the Philippines as a promising location for their operations, thanks to the country's improved business climate and the new ecozone for healthcare products.