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Free trade agreements ’more political than economic’
3-Sep-2012 Rappler
State-owned think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said Free Trade Agreements are only political agreements more than economic.
Philippines begins study for FTA with EU
31-Jul-2012 Tax News
As part of the European Commission’s developing negotiations towards trade treaties with the individual ten countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Philippines has begun a study into a possible free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).
Impact of EU trade pact studied
29-Jul-2012
The government will soon start consultations to identify sectors that stand to gain or lose from a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU), a senior official told reporters on Friday.
EU, PH to engage in fresh FTA talks
3-Jul-2012 PDI
The Philippines may start fresh talks with the European Union in the third quarter to iron out a proposed bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), according to the country’s chief trade negotiator.
EU, PH to engage in fresh FTA talks
2-Jul-2012
The Philippines may start fresh talks with the European Union in the third quarter to iron out a proposed bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), according to the country’s chief trade negotiator.
‘India-Asean FTA has more potential for bilateral trade’
10-Jun-2012
Hyderabad/The India-Asean Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is under-utilised, as it has more potential for increasing bilateral trade, according to Mr Vichael Angelo, Commercial Attache, the Philippines Department of Trade & Industry.
Sugar quota stays, US assures PHL
4-Jun-2012
The United States has assured the Philippines it will not renegotiate sugar access with countries that have concluded free-trade agreements (FTAs) with the United States. Manila had feared that rival exporters would take advantage of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks to get a bigger slice of the world sugar market.
Study investment provisions before an FTA says advocacy group
20-Apr-2012
The country should carefully study investment provisions before entering into foreign trade agreements (FTAs) as these may infringe on government’s regulatory power on foreign firms, an advocacy group on Friday said.
Q4 RP-EU FTA negotiations seen
2-Apr-2012 Manila Bulletin
Negotiations for the Philippines-EU bilateral free trade agreement could start late this year or early next year when all studies and consultations have been completed said Trade and Industry undersecretary Adrian S. Cristobal Jr.
Tariffs, access on agenda for JPEPA renegotiation
17-Mar-2012
The Philippines hopes to persuade Japan to lower tariffs further for over a thousand types of agricultural goods when the two meet to renegotiate a bilateral trade pact later this semester, a Trade official said.
Gov’t starts efforts to frame trade pact
7-Mar-2012
The Trade department has started efforts to frame a trade pact between the European Union and the Philippines, a Cabinet official yesterday said.
PHL: Gov’t starts efforts to frame trade pact
7-Mar-2012 BusinessWorld
The trade department has started efforts to frame a trade pact between the European Union and the Philippines, a Cabinet official yesterday said. This comes as Manila firms up discussions with Transpacific Partnership (TPP) members on the Philippines’ eventual entry into the United States-led regional trade deal.
Consultations stalling RP-EU FTA talks
28-Feb-2012 Manila Bulletin
The start of negotiations for the Philippines-EU bilateral free trade agreement has been put on hold as Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. Domingo insisted of conducting wider consultations with stakeholders.
Japan ‘very pleased’ with Jpepa—embassy
21-Feb-2012
Japan is very pleased with the economic fruits of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa), which has made “significant strides” since it came into force in 2008, according to the Japanese Embassy in Pasay City.
EU ready for free trade with PHL
17-Feb-2012 Business Mirror
The European Union is ready to negotiate a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines as soon as essential reforms to improve investment climate, such as protection of intellectual-property rights, legal certainty in protecting investors and transparency in contracts are in place.
A Memo for President Aquino
11-Jan-2012
If indeed Philippine President Aquino accepts the invitation from European Commission President Barroso to visit Brussels this year, we would like to suggest at least two main discussion items
Study: Pact with EU to lead to poorer health services
15-Dec-2011
A study done by research group IBON showed that a free trade deal with the European Union (EU) will lead to poorer access to health services and more unaffordable medicines as well as undermine government revenues including public health spending.
Partnership deal on track; bilateral trade pact next?
14-Dec-2011
The Philippines is not ready to commit to negotiations but is still “very serious” about pursing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, seen as a major export market and investment partner.
PJEPA review reset to January
14-Dec-2011 Manila Bulletin
Negotiations for the general review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, originally scheduled this month, have been moved to January next year.
PH lags behind Asian countries in world trade: DTI
28-Nov-2011
The Philippine private sector has failed to maximize the preferential terms in trade agreements with developed economies, thus, placing the country in a low position in global trade with respect to its Asian neighbors.