Philippines


Philippines, Canada to finalize text for FTA in July
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Philippines is on track to finalize the free trade agreement (FTA) with Canada by mid-2026, aiming to complete text negotiations by the third round in July.
Chile-PH trade pact still on amid leadership change
Chile has assured the Philippines that negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) will conclude “as soon as possible,” despite a recent change in leadership in Santiago.
PH gets support for Trans-Pacific free trade accord membership
The Philippines is among the economies that have secured support from the members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as it seeks to join the multinational trade bloc, a high-ranking Australian official said.
India inks ToR with Philippines and Maldives to kickstart trade negotiations
The commerce ministry said that India inked terms of reference with countries such as Philippines and the Maldives to start negotiations for free trade agreements.
Report of the 5th round of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Philippines
The 5th round of negotiations on a free trade agreement between the EU and the Philippines took place between 2 and 6 March 2026 in Brussels.
Philippines to finalize free trade agreement with EU
Negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Union (EU) may be concluded by June or July this year, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.
PH targets FTA deals with EU, Canada, Chile this year
The Philippines is aiming to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) talks this year with the European Union, Chile and Canada, Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said.
The EU’s smaller-is-better moment
With mega trade agreements proving painfully slow, Brussels is warming to mini-deals.
Philippines, Canada to hold free trade talks in April
The Philippines and Canada will hold the second round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) in April following the launch of negotiations for the historic trade pact last week.
Canada, PH to start 1st round of FTA negotiation next week - DFA
Canada and the Philippines will commence their first round of negotiation for a bilateral free trade agreement next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced.