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free trade agreement (FTA

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  1. AURORA Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority president and CEO Undersecretary Gil Taway IV (third from left) and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Consulate General in Houston, Texas, before proceeding to scheduled roadshows in Canada to woo more Canadian investors to invest in APECO, particularly in the defense and energy sectors.

    Canadian investors wooed at APECO roadshows

    ‘Investing in APECO is aligned with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, which commits an initial CAD2.3 billion (approximately P105 billion) to strengthen economic…

    2 MIN READ

  4. ATTY. Nilo Divina

    DivinaLaw brings free legal aid to OFWs

    DivinaLaw provided free legal consultations to overseas Filipino workers in Roppongi, Tokyo, on 24 October as part of its 20th anniversary activities. Led by…

    3 MIN READ

  7. CoA flags gaps in DICT free wi-fi program

    CoA flags gaps in DICT free wi-fi program

    The Commission on Audit (CoA) uncovers gaps in the DICT's Free Wi-Fi for All program, citing issues like missing signages, inoperative services, and weak…

    3 MIN READ

  8. Town launches free scholar rides

    Town launches free scholar rides

    Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, will launch Project RVI on 19 October, providing qualified municipal scholars with free transportation for one morning trip and one…

    1 MIN READ

  10. Newborns given free gold

    Newborns given free gold

    ‘The gold ring would give the child something valuable to keep for the years ahead.’

    1 MIN READ

  13. ISRAELI Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, Israeli Economic Attaché Ofek Venecianer, and outgoing Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss pose for a photo during a gala dinner hosted by Minister Barkat in Taguig City on 29 July, highlighting the deepening economic partnership between the Philippines and Israel and ongoing efforts toward a Free Trade Agreement.

    Philippines, Israel eye closer economic ties

    Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat and DTI Secretary Cristina Roque on July 29 reaffirmed efforts to deepen PH-Israel economic ties, citing a potential free…

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  14. Free trade talks resume Feb. — EU

    Free trade talks resume Feb. — EU

    ‘Trade and investment figures for 2024 have not yet been published, but we can already say that our bilateral exchanges can better match the level of our…

    1 MIN READ

  16. Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque (left) and Chile Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren sign the joint statement to launch formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

    DTI commences Chile FTA talks

    Beyond trade, the CEPA should also be driven by a commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and economic resilience. By addressing new-generation trade…

    1 MIN READ

  17. Phl tropical fruits to enter SoKor market

    Phl tropical fruits to enter SoKor market

    This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea, which was established on 3 March 1949.

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  18. Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty said free trade agreements are important as the country loses preferential tariffs when it becomes a middle-income economy. Open markets then become essential to the country’s key industries.

    Piloting economy amid open marts

    ‘Free trade agreements are very important in maintaining our economic relations with various trading partners because, basically, through these free trade…

    1 MIN READ