MANILA, Philippines – Agricultural provisions have emerged as the main sticking point in the Philippines’ ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union (EU) and Chile, although the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) remains hopeful of concluding both
read moreTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is working to iron out agriculture-related issues in its proposed free trade agreements (FTAs) with Chile and the European Union (EU), with talks for both deals targeted for completion this year. Trade Secretary Maria Cristina A.
read moreTHE Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said prices of several key food commodities like rice, pork shoulder, and calamansi fell month on month during the July 1 to 5 period, which the PSA calls the first phase of July. Prices for fresh pork shoulder (kasim) fell 0.8% month on
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