Marcos Champions MSME Empowerment and Digital Trade at APEC: What It Means for the Philippine Economy and Forex Markets
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took the global stage at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, with a powerful message: empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and strengthen digital trade to create more inclusive and resilient economies.
Philippines Chooses Protection Over Perks: Why Manila Opted Out of US Zero-Tariff Scheme
In a move that stirred both surprise and debate, Malacañang clarified that the Philippines was not excluded but rather intentionally opted out of the United States’ latest zero-tariff trade deal extended to select ASEAN countries