Participants of the Exclusive Business Round Table with Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, ASEAN Secretary General Photo courtesy of DIHK / Jens Schicke 17 February 2026 -- Ambassador-Designate Maria Teresa T. Almojuela called on the German business community to deepen their trade and investment ties in Southeast Asia, especially in the green and digital sectors, as she outlined the Philippines’ economic priorities under its 2026 Chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ... Read more

  GLOBAL PRESENCE, SUSTAINABILITY AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE MARK PHILIPPINE BRAND AT AMBIENTE 2026 7 February 2026 -- Sustainability and design superiority are hallmarks of Philippines’ showcase in this year’s Ambiente, the biggest international fair for crafts and consumer goods that kicked off in Frankfurt, Germany this weekend.    The Philippine Pavillion spotlights 32 companies, including from focus regions Mindanao and Bicol, curated by the Department of Trade and Industry’s ... Read more

The Philippines underlines climate-vulnerable countries’ role in global water discussions In discussions on “Water. Harvests. Our Future” at this year’s Berlin Agriculture Ministers' Conference, Philippine Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said that each country has a unique role and contribution critical to strengthening international water governance and underscored that climate-vulnerable countries must be heard in global water discussions.  He called for stronger cooperation, data ... Read more