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Philippines


The Philippines signed its first bilateral FTA with Japan in 2006 and is presently party to the ASEAN FTA processes (China, India, Korea, Japan and Australia/New Zealand). The Philippine government has been trying to get Washington to offer an FTA, while those of New Zealand and Chile are apparently in favour of a bilateral deal with Manila. The Philippine government wants to join the TPP, and is engaged in efforts to lay the groundwork for negotiations with the EU for a possible FTA.

last update: May 2012
Photo: Michel Cermak/Twitter

Thailand banks on EU trade deal
20-Apr-2026     Bangkok Post
The EU-India Free Trade Agreement, finalized in January 2026, grants India tariff-free access on 99.5% of exports to the EU, creating significant competitive pressure on Thailand’s labour-intensive sectors like textiles, garments, and seafood. With the EU-Thailand FTA still under negotiation—11 of 24 chapters finalized—Thai exports face increasing risks of trade diversion due to delayed preferential market access.
Philippines, Canada to finalize text for FTA in July
20-Apr-2026     Wealth Insight
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
7-Apr-2026     Inquirer.net
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.
Philippines, Canada to hold free trade talks in April
24-Feb-2026     Manila Bulletin
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
16-Feb-2026     PNA
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.
US open to discuss free trade with Philippines, says envoy
11-Feb-2026     Business Inquirer
The United States is prepared to discuss a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines, although the government is focused on addressing other pressing matters to attract investments.
Philippines signs free trade deal with UAE
13-Jan-2026     Rappler
The Philippines has signed a free trade agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE), its first with a Middle Eastern country.
Marcos to visit UAE on January 12 to sign historic trade deal
9-Jan-2026     Philstar
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to the United Arab Emirates on January 12 for his first foreign trip of 2026, where he is expected to witness the signing of new trade and defense deals with the Middle Eastern country.
PHL, UAE economic partnership deal set for signing in January
5-Jan-2026     Business World
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are due to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in January, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.
PH, UAE to sign economic partnership
11-Dec-2025     Manila Bulletin
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates will soon sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to further strengthen bilateral relations and open up new opportunities for economic ties.