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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

PH-S. Korea free trade deal seen entering into force in 2023
10-Oct-2022 Business Inquirer
The Philippines is eyeing the entry into force of a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea next year, with the bilateral pact seen benefiting local banana and processed pineapple exporters in the form of reduced tariffs.
Canada prefers FTA with Asean over bilateral deal with Philippines
26-Sep-2022 Inquirer Net
Canada has expressed preference for a free trade agreement with the ASEAN instead of one with the Philippines, dampening the hopes of some groups that a bilateral trade deal between the two countries will be forged.
PH ready to sign free trade pact with S.Korea
6-Jul-2022 Inquirer Net
The Philippines’ free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea is inching closer to formalization with the initial signing of the economic pact seen within the next two weeks.
PH-EFTA to push for improved trade to recover from pandemic
20-Jun-2022 Manila Bulletin
Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries have agreed to push for more trade to improve utilization of the free trade agreement (FTA) stressing the FTA as a tool for economic recovery after the pandemic.
Philippines forges investment promotion agreement with UAE
15-Jun-2022 Business World Online
The Philippines and United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed an investment promotion and protection agreement (IPPA) on June 9, with the Trade department expressing an interest in tapping Dubai investment in agriculture and energy, among others.
PH, Israel sign deal to strengthen economic ties
9-Jun-2022 CNN Philippines
The Philippines and Israel inked the investment promotion and protection agreement that includes investor-state dispute settlement.
DTI bats for two more major trade deals
16-May-2022 Manila Bulletin
Aside from the Philippines’ pending accession to the mega free trade deal RCEP, the government is also strongly pushing for the country’s participation in the CPTPP and the Indo Pacific Economic Framework.
Canada-ASEAN trade deal touted as gateway to North American markets
6-May-2022 Business World
The proposed ASEAN-Canada free trade agreement holds the potential to broaden Philippine goods’ access to North American markets, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry said.
PH eyes concluding trade deal with UAE next year
28-Mar-2022 Philippines News Agency
Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry targets to conclude the trade and investment agreement with the United Arab Emirates
PH to pursue free trade talks with US
28-Feb-2022 Manila Standard
The Philippines is keen on continuing the US Generalized System of Preferences and having a free trade agreement with the world’s largest economy.