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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
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PHL hoping to wrap up CEPA talks with UAE by early Nov
7-Oct-2024 Business World Online
The Philippines is aiming to finalize negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates by early November. Both countries are set to exchange their second requests and offers before the upcoming negotiations, focusing on market access and remaining text issues.
Philippines, UAE to continue FTA negotiations in October – official
30-Sep-2024 Inquirer.net
Further progress has been made during the negotiations for the free trade agreement between the Philippines and United Arab Emirates, with the continuation of the discussions scheduled for the fourth week of October.
Senate ratifies PHL-South Korea FTA
25-Sep-2024 Business World Online
The Philippine Senate has ratified a free trade agreement with South Korea. This move will reduce tariffs on various goods between the two countries. The Philippines aims to increase exports of bananas and processed pineapples to South Korea, while South Korean automakers are expected to benefit from reduced tariffs on their products.
PHL-Canada FTA goals include expanded chip, garment access
28-Aug-2024 Business World Online
The Philippines is seeking to negotiate a free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada, focusing on liberalized trade in semiconductors, electronics, garments, and farm products. The country aims to optimize market access for these products and strengthen the competitiveness of its agricultural exports. The Philippines is also pursuing FTAs with the UAE, EU, and Chile, as well as seeking to join the CPTPP and negotiate other regional trade agreements.
Government lays groundwork for Philippines-UAE FTA
28-Aug-2024 Philstar Global
The Tariff Commission is set to conduct a public consultation this week for the planned free trade agreement between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
PH eyes FTAs with LatAm, African countries
23-Jul-2024 Malaya
The Philippines is expanding its free trade agreements to include Latin American and African countries. Undersecretary Allan Gepty of the Department of Trade and Industry announced plans for potential FTAs with African nations and ongoing studies for an FTA with Chile to broaden engagements in Latin America.
PH says ‘significant progress’ made in latest UAE FTA talks
12-Jul-2024 Inquirer Net
Philippine trade official said that there was “significant progress” made during the second round of negotiations for the planned free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), citing both parties are still on track to finish the pact by year-end.
Second round of PH-UAE trade talks set this week
8-Jul-2024 Manila Times
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates will hold a second round of free trade talks this week, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said, with the aim of concluding negotiations by October or November this year.
Readout of the US-Philippines trade and investment framework agreement (TIFA) meeting
3-Jul-2024 USTR
During the TIFA meeting, the United States and the Philippines discussed a range of bilateral trade and investment issues, including agriculture, labor, government procurement, intellectual property, environment, automotive safety standards, and supply chains.
PH, Qatar set to finalize investment agreement this year
27-May-2024 Manila Standards
The Philippines and Qatar are on the cusp of finalizing an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA), signaling a commitment to strengthen economic ties.