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Philippines

The Philippines signed its first bilateral FTA with Japan in 2006 and is presently party to the ASEAN FTA processes (China, India, Korea, Japan and Australia/New Zealand). The Philippine government has been trying to get Washington to offer an FTA, while those of New Zealand and Chile are apparently in favour of a bilateral deal with Manila. The Philippine government wants to join the TPP, and is engaged in efforts to lay the groundwork for negotiations with the EU for a possible FTA.

last update: May 2012
Photo: Michel Cermak/Twitter

Philippines, Chile push to finalize CEPA trade deal
4-Nov-2025 Daily Guardian
Both sides expressed determination to finalize the trade deal at the soonest possible time and to forge stronger regional collaboration.
PH, Canada to begin talks for free trade deal
27-Oct-2025 GMA Network
The Philippines and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, with the hopes of concluding the talks by 2026.
Talks of possible FTA to boost Israeli investments into PH — minister
30-Jul-2025 Philippines News Agency
The Philippines and Israel have announced the initiation of talks toward a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signaling a positive outlook for increased Israeli investments in the Philippines.
Philippines, Chile hold FTA discussions
29-Jul-2025 Philstar
The Philippines and Chile have initiated the first round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking the Philippines’ first potential trade deal in Latin America. The talks aim to cover not just trade in goods and services but also intellectual property rights, digital economy, environment, labor, and gender issues.
Philippines’ Marcos to meet Trump seeking trade deal
22-Jul-2025 Al Jazeera
Leaders expected to hold talks on bilateral trade days before US tariffs on Philippine goods set to take effect.
Farmers’ group rejects trade deal with US
14-Jul-2025 Manila Times
The farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) strongly opposes rushing into a new trade agreement with the US, particularly following the recent imposition of a 20% US tariff. Sinag warns that such a comprehensive trade deal risks favoring importers and international traders over local farmers, manufacturers, and workers.
UAE-Phl FTA to be signed next month
27-May-2025 Daily Tribune
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are expected to sign their first-ever Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in June, marking a historic milestone in their bilateral relations.
PHL-Canada to conduct exploratory talks for a bilateral FTA in June
26-May-2025 Business World Online
The Philippines and Canada are set to begin exploratory talks for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in early June, focusing on key sectors such as electronics, semiconductors, and agricultural products like bananas, pineapples, and coconut.
Phl reaffirms commitment to join CPTPP, eyes midyear accession
19-May-2025 Daily Tribune
The Philippines, through its Department of Trade and Industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) by the first half of the year.
Philippines eyes membership in Trans-Pacific FTA
2-May-2025 Philstar Global
The Philippines plans to formally apply to join the high-standard Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) within the year to diversify its trade markets, amid recent US tariffs on Philippine goods.