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In a press conference, Santos said that  the negotiations are still on track.


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RP shines at APEC for its bird flu fight

By Paolo Romero | November 20, 2005 - 12:00am

BUSAN, South Korea (via PLDT) — The Philippines was cited as a model among Asian countries at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit here for its successful efforts at preventing the entry of the...

Headlines

Unresolved issues seen to delay signing of RP-Japan trade agreement

By Marianne V. Go | June 20, 2005 - 12:00am

The scheduled September signing of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) may be slightly delayed if negotiators are not able to reach agreement regarding the two contentious issue of automotive...

Business

Dispute settlement scheme proposed

June 14, 2005 - 12:00am

Nearing the final stages of negotiations for the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), the Philippines is now pressing to secure an airtight dispute settlement mechanism, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary...

Business