DTI to hold consultations on FTAs

Department of Trade and Industry is holding consultations today on two free trade agreements being eyed by the Philippines to gain access to more markets.

In a statement, the department engaging stakeholders regarding -

The Philippines is keen on signing trade agreements to enhance cooperation with new and existing partners, and to explore potential growth in outbound economic

“Our goal is to help our country maintain its competitive advantage among Asean [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] member states. One way to do this is to raise awareness on our trade engagements and engage our stakeholders to take full advantage of the vast opportunities arising from further regional integration in the -

- tual trade between the 10-member Asean and other markets including Australia, New Zealand, India, percent of global trade

It is projected to encompass a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of about $21.2 trillion. If to be signed in 2017.

However, member countries Philippines, the Senate must ratify

covers trade deals involving Asean, signed, the agreement will give the

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