Philippines


Japan signals readiness to review trade pact
The Philippines and Japan are set to review the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) this year, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
PH, Israel explore partnership on AI, minerals; free trade agreement talks begin
The Philippines and Israel started negotiating a free trade agreement and specific MOUs relating to minerals, AI solutions and cybersecurity.
Manila targets June conclusion for EU free trade deal
The Philippines will hold the next round of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union next month, taking one step closer towards the conclusion of a historic deal that would grant wider market access to the country’s exports.
NGO urges DTI to omit plant protection item in trade talks with EU
A nongovernmental organization is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to exclude a provision on protecting new plant varieties in the ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union and the Philippines.
PH, UAE discuss AI, trade cooperation under Cepa
Philippines and the UAE plan to strengthen strategic cooperation under the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) and align artificial intelligence initiatives tied to the US-led Pax Silica program.
Canada eyes free trade pacts with Philippines, Asean this year
Canada expects to conclude free trade agreements with the Philippines and the wider Southeast Asian bloc this year, as Ottawa seeks to boost business ties with the region and grow its non-US trade.
PH set to sign four trade pacts in 2026, says DTI chief
The Philippine government is poised to sign at least four trade agreements before the end of the year, Trade Secretary Christina Roque said.
Next EU- Philippines FTA talks to tackle agriculture, procurement
The European Union (EU) and the Philippines will tackle chapters on agriculture and government procurement in the next round of free trade agreement (FTA) talks.
Resisting the weaponization of interdependence
The unilateral actions by Trump in the US have exposed a highly skewed system where powerful economies essentially flex their muscles and weaponize trade instruments like tariffs to suit their own economic and political agendas.
FTA talks between PH, EU to discuss Middle East crisis
Negotiations for a Philippines–European Union free trade agreement (FTA) are approaching a pivotal phase in May, driven by increasing global tensions that emphasize the need for more stable trade, energy, and supply chains.