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Farmers group slams new rice tariff order

The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) questioned the legality and effectiveness of Executive Order (EO) 105, which introduces variable tariffs on rice imports, calling...

Concerns at ILO over expected appointment of Trump advisor

GENEVA – The expected appointment of a close Donald Trump advisory to a top post at the International Labor Organization has sparked criticism internally,...

World Trade Organization seen as no longer effective—PBBM

Asia-Pacific leaders “fear” that the World Trade Organization (WTO) is “no longer effective,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. The President had earlier urged...

Marcos to APEC: Support WTO reforms, digital trade

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Friday called on Asia-Pacific economies to prioritize the full restoration of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) dispute settlement...

Philippines expects stronger fisheries under WTO treaty

The Philippines is poised to strengthen its fisheries management, enhance support for small-scale fishers and bolster long-term food security with the entry into force...

Filipino-Chinese group accuses US of violating WTO rules

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) on Friday expressed grave concern over the United States' imposition of additional punitive...

Canada files WTO complaint against US tariffs

GENEVA­—Canada has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against the United States over President Donald Trump’s dramatic tariff increases, the WTO confirmed...

China condemns US ‘tariff shocks’ at WTO

Geneva, Switzerland - The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession,...

Parts manufacturing.

The Philippines’ strict adherence to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules has left its automotive industry lagging behind regional neighbors like Thailand and Indonesia, says...

WEF briefing.

To kick off the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, the Philippine delegation led by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto (center), convenes for a...

PH calls for stronger cooperation to revitalize multilateral trading

The Philippines called for a stronger cooperation at the recent Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) meeting in Peru. Department of...

Get into the summer mood

The weather is gorgeous, the beaches are exciting, and the vibe is definitely chill. It’s definitely summertime.  Travel costs may be on the rise, but...

PBBM reappoints Teehankee as WTO trade rep

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reappointed Manuel Antonio Teehankee Jr. as the Philippines’ representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, Malacañang...

PH commits to ratifying fisheries subsidies accord

The Philippines is in the process of ratifying the World Trade Organization’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual said in Davos, Switzerland. “We...
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