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FTA with Korea, Taiwan urged to boost auto sector
16-Jul-2011
Free-Trade agreements with South Korea and Taiwan. This is what the State-owned think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is urging the government to forge in order to help boost the local automotive industry.
Customs misses 1st-half target by 8.6%
14-Jul-2011
The Bureau of Customs on Wednesday said its collections in the first six months were 8.6-percent below target due to a strong peso and partly as a result of slower imports following Japan’s twin disasters in March.
US-PHL: Trade deal entry offered
12-Jul-2011 BusinessWorld
Washington has asked Manila to consider joining a regional free trade agreement to open up the Philippine economy, the United States ambassador said.
PIDS tapped to do impact study on free trade agreements
8-Jul-2011
The Department of Trade and Industry has tapped the Philippine Institute for Development Studies to evaluate how the country has benefited so far from the various trade agreements entered into by the government, both bilateral and through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Senate archives Chief calls Senators ’liars’
5-Jul-2011
A section chief at the Senate accused lawmakers who signed the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) of being “big liars” and betraying public trust as she revealed that contrary to the interest and safety of the Filipinos, toxic and nuclear wastes from Japan will be brought into the country.
BoC seeking help from China
2-Jul-2011
Determined to get to the bottom on the use of fake Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificates that has defrauded government of billions of pesos in taxes, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) has sought the help of its Chinese counterpart to expose the modus operandi.
India implements trade pact with Philippines
28-Jun-2011
Taking its market opening pact further with the 10-nation Asean bloc, India today announced implementation of its free-trade agreement with Philippines.
DTI to hold info drive on free trade deals
26-Jun-2011
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will be holding an information campaign on free trade agreements (FTA) among specific sectors to encourage exporters to maximize trade opportunities in these markets.
PH free trade pact with EU means more damage to Manila economy says think tank
28-May-2011 AllVoices
Only the EU will benefit from further opening up the Philippine economy and, in effect, will be passing on the burden of adjusting to its crisis to the Philippines, IBON said.
Tariff cuts on Chinese, Korean vehicles pushed
27-May-2011
Vehicle importers are urging the government to implement the scheduled tariff cuts under the Asean free trade agreements (FTAs) with China and Korea.
Deal with EU hits snag in the United Kingdom
23-May-2011
The signing of the framework deal with the European Union (EU), a prerequisite for a free trade agreement, has hit a snag given the United Kingdom’s questions as to whether some cooperation activities can be implemented.
Malacañang urged to review PJEPA
23-May-2011
Congress has urged Malacañ ang to make a comprehensive review of the Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA) and focus on investments and exports.
Lawmakers seek entry of more nurses in Japan
23-May-2011
The House committee on economic affairs endorsed yesterday a resolution seeking the renegotiation of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to allow the entry of more Filipino nurses in Japan.
DTI seeks improved benefits from free trade agreements
16-May-2011 BusinessWorld
The Philippines Department of Trade and Industry has started a series of consultations with the public and stakeholders on the possibility of a preferential trade agreement between the Philippines and the EU.
DTI seeks improved benefits from free trade agreements
15-May-2011
The Trade department aims to double the utilization rate of the country’s free trade agreements (FTAs) to 50% in five years as the government begins its efforts to strike a trade deal with the European Union (EU).
PH, EU to pursue free-trade pact
6-May-2011
The Philippine government will spend the next three months conducting consultations with various stakeholders and doing impact assessment studies on different sectors in preparation for talks with the European Union within the year on a possible free-trade agreement.
DTI intensifies info drive on FTA benefits
29-Mar-2011
With poor awareness among exporters of trade opportunities under the country’s various free trade agreements, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is intensifying its information awareness campaign focusing on the government’s priority exports.
Philippines to ratify Indo-Asean FTA soon
15-Mar-2011
After more than a year since the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) became operational, it is now approaching consolidation.
EU renews FTA call with Philippines
25-Feb-2011 CNA
"The ball is in the Philippines’ court," Ledoux told reporters.
Philippines’ TPP plea backed by precedent?
14-Feb-2011 BusinessWorld
An Australian envoy has hinted at favorable reception for the Philippines’ request that any invitation to join the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal come with easier terms.