Philippines
Philippines to Protect Worker Welfare
As the Philippines gears up for the December launch of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
EU Grants Philippines GSP Plus Status
The European Union has approved the Philippines' application for Generalized System of Preference (GSP) Plus…
Philippines on Track to Gain GSP+ Status with EU
The Philippines may soon be able to export goods duty free to the European Union as the European Commission…
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ASEAN to Upgrade FTA With China
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed to negotiate with China on upgrading the…
USTR Removes Philippines from Special Watch List; Big IPR Reforms
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced on Monday that it removed the…
Philippines Meets with U.S. to Explore Joining TPP Talks
During a recent negotiation regarding the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), The United States…
Tesco Trims Middle-Management; Opens F&F Stores in the Philippines
Tesco, the UK’s biggest retailer, recently opened three F&F clothing stores in the Philippines with its local…
Philippines Seeks Duty-Free Access to U.S. for Apparel
Looking to bolster its garment manufacturing industry, the Philippines is requesting duty-free access to U.S…
Philippines Applies For GSP Plus Status from EU
The Philippines has officially applied for GSP Plus status with the European Union (EU). The government…
Guest Editorial: US Assistance to Typhoon Stricken Philippines; “How Do I Love Thee?”
In the wake of the Philippines’ disastrous Typhoon Haiyan, President Obama declared: “Today, our message…
US/Philippines Trade: With Friends Like Us…
Luen Thai USA President Rick Helfenbein argues that the Philippines hasn't been treated fairly with regard to…