Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque (seated, center) leads a joint meeting with top executives from the US Chamber of Commerce, US-ASEAN Business Council and AMCHAM Peru on Nov. 14, 2024 on the sidelines of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. The discussions highlighted the Philippines’ recent policy reforms to boost the country’s business environment, with a focus on foreign investments and enhancing the ease of doing business.