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Philippines to wrap up 4 FTA talks this year

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The Philippines, which is set to conclude talks for four free trade agreements  this year, is exploring the possibility...

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Majority of European and Philippine firms in the country expect to see growth in trade and investment over the next 12 months,...

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Philippines, Chile hold FTA discussions

By Louella Desiderio | July 27, 2025 - 12:00am

The Philippines and Chile have launched the first round of talks for a free trade agreement.

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Government urged to exclude sugar from ACAFTA negotiations

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | May 11, 2025 - 12:00am

Industry groups have urged the government to exclude sugar from the ongoing negotiations for a prospective free trade agreement...

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Philippine exports of hard goods and garments are expected to remain flat at around $900 million this year, but industry players...

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In the first month of the year, our country is already facing two trade issues that will greatly impact our economy.

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Philippines, Chile begin FTA negotiations

December 9, 2024 - 12:00am

The Philippines and Chile started their negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in a bid to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

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Succeeding with Seoul

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The Philippines and South Korea Free Trade Agreement was ratified by the Senate of the Philippines last Monday (Sept. 23, 2024), leaving only the Korean Nation Assembly’s ratification thereof as the final major...

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