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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, UAE finalizing investment protection deal
14-Feb-2022 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines and United Arab Emirates are finalizing an investment agreement and will also launch Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) discussions.
FTA signing targeted in March with South Korea
7-Feb-2022 Philstar Global
The Philippines is aiming to sign next month the free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, which is expected to contribute to economic recovery efforts from the pandemic.
Biden admin seen ‘no appetite’ for bilateral FTA
18-Jan-2022 Manila Bulletin
The Biden administration is perceived not interested in forging bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, which was pushed during the Trump administration.
PH, UAE start trade talks
17-Dec-2021 The Manila Times
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to start scoping discussions on a possible comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA).
Japan FTA talks stalled on farm product access
8-Nov-2021 Business World
The process of reviewing the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Japan has stalled on the issue of access to Japanese markets for Philippine farm products, according to the Board of Investments (BoI).
PH, Chile to kick off joint economic cooperation this year
28-Apr-2021 Philippine News Agency
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the Joint Economic Cooperation (JEC) between the Philippines and Chile will commence this year to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations.
DTI seeks June trade deal signing with South Korea to ensure treaty approved before polls
31-Mar-2021 Business World
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is pushing for a June conclusion to negotiations for a free trade agreement with South Korea, which would give the Philippines sufficient time to complete its domestic approval process before national elections next year.
PH, India eye bilateral preferential trade deal
30-Sep-2020 Manila Bulletin
Philippines and India have agreed to consider forging a bilateral preferential trade agreement to take advantage of the huge untap potential for a strategic partnership in the region.
PH-Turkey free trade pact pushed
20-Aug-2020 Manila Bulletin
Philippines and Turkey governments are pushing to elevate bilateral economic relations to a more comprehensive free trade agreement.
PH eager to forge FTAs with Mexico, US
11-Jun-2020 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will pursue separate discussions with Mexico and the US for potential free trade agreements with each these two countries.