Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Policy Critique
Analysts call for structural reforms to translate MOUs into actual industrial capacity.
PDAC Convention
Philippine delegation engages with Canadian mining industry leaders in Toronto.
South Korea State Visit
President Lee Jae Myung visits Manila to sign mineral, AI, and defense cooperation deals.
US-Philippines Ministerial
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts inaugural meeting on critical minerals in Washington.
The Philippines is aggressively pursuing international partnerships with the US and South Korea to unlock an estimated $1 trillion in mineral wealth. However, analysts warn that the lack of a coherent national strategy and structural reforms could prevent the country from transitioning into a global processing hub.
Recent high-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran have reached a critical impasse, triggering a sharp rise in regional risk premiums. As diplomatic channels fray, the withdrawal of Western personnel and the seizure of a major oil tanker signal a shift from dialogue to potential military confrontation.
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