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Groups, mayors oppose RCEP trade agreement
24-Jan-2022 Inquirer Net
Over 60 groups of farmers, fishers, workers, civil society organizations and 186 mayors oppose the Senate’s concurrence to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement.
As Manila deliberates on RCEP, China looms large
20-Jan-2022 Asia Times
In the Philippine, RCEP ratification was distracted by the pandemic and typhoon response. The coming May polls may present some hurdles in fast-tracking accession to RCEP.
Biden admin seen ‘no appetite’ for bilateral FTA
18-Jan-2022 Manila Bulletin
The Biden administration is perceived not interested in forging bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, which was pushed during the Trump administration.
PH, UAE start trade talks
17-Dec-2021 The Manila Times
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to start scoping discussions on a possible comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA).
Farmers urged senators to junk RCEP
8-Dec-2021 Manila Bulletin
A group of farmers has threatened not to support re-electionist senators if they will not junk the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a mega trade deal.
RCEP: Weighing the good, bad in world’s biggest free trade pact
1-Dec-2021 Inquirer Net
A group of farmers, fishers, civil society organizations, and the private sector has expressed opposition to the ratification of the world’s largest free trade agreement—the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Lopez pushes PH-EU FTA for more stable economic relations
25-Nov-2021 Manila Bulletin
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez cited the need to elevate the Philippine-EU trade and investment relations to new heights via a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to give the two parties’ bilateral relations more stability.
Reject the RCEP trade agreement
17-Nov-2021 Rappler
The RCEP agreement was finalized without consulting agri-fisheries stakeholders, many of whom are directly affected by the treaty’s trade rules and concessions
Agriculture interest groups declare opposition to RCEP
16-Nov-2021 Business World Online
Farmers, nongovernment organizations, and some members of the private sector said they oppose the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement.
New Asia-Pacific free trade deal harmful to PH food producers, groups say
8-Nov-2021 Inquirer
The country’s agricultural groups urged the government to step on the brakes and review the condition of the farm sector before signing up to a new Asia-Pacific free trade deal that will worsen the already dire state of domestic food producers.
Japan FTA talks stalled on farm product access
8-Nov-2021 Business World
The process of reviewing the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Japan has stalled on the issue of access to Japanese markets for Philippine farm products, according to the Board of Investments (BoI).
Gov’t yet to consult with farmers on RCEP
2-Nov-2021 Manila Bulletin
The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) urged the Senate to defer the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement pending the conduct of consultations with farmers.
S. Korea, Philippines strike free trade deal
26-Oct-2021 Korea Herald
South Korea has concluded a free trade agreement with the Philippines in a move expected to bolster ties with the Southeast Asian nation and help diversify South Korea’s trade portfolio.
Malacanang ratifies RCEP, Senate for concurrence
20-Sep-2021 Manila Bulletin
Malacanang has ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Cooperation (RCEP), a mega free trade deal seeking to grant zero duty on goods traded among 15 countries that account for 29 percent of global gross domestic product.
PH, Chile to kick off joint economic cooperation this year
28-Apr-2021 Philippine News Agency
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Joint Economic Cooperation (JEC) between the Philippines and Chile will commence this year to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations.
Pakistani envoy eyes closer trade ties with PH
26-Apr-2021 The Manila Times
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Philippines said he would push for the inclusion of Pakistan in the RCEP to boost trade with the Philippines and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Philippines explores joining TPP to expand free trade network
5-Apr-2021 Nikkei Asia
The Philippines has formally expressed interest in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with the goal of building new relationships with countries outside its existing bilateral free trade agreements.
DTI seeks June trade deal signing with South Korea to ensure treaty approved before polls
31-Mar-2021 Business World
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for a June conclusion to negotiations for a free trade agreement with South Korea, which would give the Philippines sufficient time to complete its domestic approval process before national elections next year.
Gov’t starting informal talks to join Trans-Pacific Partnership
31-Mar-2021 Business World
The Philippines is starting informal talks with members of a transpacific trade deal as part of the process of indicating interest to join the agreement.
PH wants to join mega free trade pact
25-Mar-2021 Inquirer Net
The Philippines, wants to be part of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), an FTA signed by 11 Asia-Pacific countries.