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.
PDAC Convention
Philippine delegation attends the global mining convention in Toronto to court Canadian investors.
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.
The Philippines is aggressively pursuing international partnerships with the US, South Korea, and Canada to unlock its $1 trillion critical mineral reserves. However, analysts warn that the lack of a coherent national strategy and structural reforms could prevent these diplomatic gains from translating into domestic processing and long-term investment.
The Philippines is aggressively pursuing international partnerships with the US, South Korea, and Canada to unlock $1 trillion in critical mineral reserves. However, analysts warn that the lack of a coherent national roadmap and structural reforms may prevent the country from transitioning to a high-value processing hub.