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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 signs free trade deal with UAE
13-Jan-2026 Rappler
The Philippines has signed a free trade agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE), its first with a Middle Eastern country.
Marcos to visit UAE on January 12 to sign historic trade deal
9-Jan-2026 Philstar
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to the United Arab Emirates on January 12 for his first foreign trip of 2026, where he is expected to witness the signing of new trade and defense deals with the Middle Eastern country.
PHL, UAE economic partnership deal set for signing in January
5-Jan-2026 Business World
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are due to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in January, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
PH, UAE to sign economic partnership
11-Dec-2025 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates will soon sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further strengthen bilateral relations and open up new opportunities for economic ties.
Philippines races to seal EU, UAE, Chile free-trade deals in 2026
2-Dec-2025 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will sign at least three free-trade agreements (FTAs) next year, including a historic deal with the European Union (EU), as part of the government’s bid to boost the country’s exports, which remain robust despite global headwinds.
Philippines, Canada may launch FTA talks in early 2026
26-Nov-2025 Philstar Global
The Philippines and Canada are aiming to launch negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) in the first quarter of 2026, with plans to complete the talks by the end of that year.
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.