Marcos, Merz discuss defense, economy during call
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, July 31, to discuss strengthening bilateral defense and economic cooperation.
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European Union
Also known as EU
The European Union is a political and economic union of 27 member states that focuses on enhancing international relations, governance, and public services through advanced technologies like AI. In recent years, the EU has set safety standards for AI applications and shifted its trade policies to prioritize industrial competitiveness, impacting countries like South Korea and the Philippines. The EU also seeks closer ties with the Philippines to support a free Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing cooperation in maritime security, cybersecurity, and digitalization.
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Last updated at August 2, 2025.
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Diesel prices up, gasoline down next week
Diesel prices are expected to rise by PHP0.40 to PHP0.60 per liter next week, while gasoline prices may decrease by PHP0.10 to PHP0.30 per liter.
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EU recommends reforms for Philippine elections
On Wednesday, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) received recommendations from European Union (EU) poll observers regarding the recent 2025 national and local elections.
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SEC vows to strengthen anti-money laundering measures
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Tuesday its commitment to strengthening measures against money laundering and terrorism financing following the Philippines' removal from the European Union's list of high-risk jurisdictions.
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DOJ welcomes EU's decision to remove PH from high-risk financial list
On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) welcomed the European Commission's (EC) decision to remove the Philippines from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for financial crimes.
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Philippines removed from EU's high-risk money laundering list
The European Commission has removed the Philippines from its list of jurisdictions with high risk for money laundering and terrorism financing following a review by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) earlier this year.
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Philippine ag trade deficit narrows by 12% to $859M in April
The Philippines' agricultural goods trade deficit narrowed by 12% year-on-year in April to $859.04 million, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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Philippines, EU initiate security dialogue against cyber threats
The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to initiate a security and defense dialogue aimed at addressing emerging threats such as cyber attacks, foreign interference, and information manipulation.
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DOE: Gas up to P0.40 higher, kerosene down to P0.20
The Department of Energy announced on Friday that fuel prices will see increases for gasoline and diesel while kerosene will decrease starting June 3.
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Peso weakens to P55.56 vs dollar, Fed rate cuts in doubt
The peso weakened further against the dollar on Tuesday due to reduced expectations of rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve this year.
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