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PH's EU-GSP+ preferential status 'stays' – Malacañang
The European Union's annual report notes progress in labor rights, environmental protection, and good governance, but a decline in human rights in the Philippines
Lopez optimistic PH will keep EU-GSP+ preferential status
The European Union will assess whether or not to continue giving the Philippines privileges under the GSP+ program which allows a country's products to be exported to the EU duty-free
PH wants free trade agreement with U.S.
At the bilateral meeting between Trump and Duterte, the Philippine side says it's about time a free trade agreement is sealed between the two allies
Senators urge Duterte to 'think over' policy on EU aid
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says the EU aid conditions only require Philippine adherence to international treaties that the country has already ratified
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Human rights part of trade conditions, EU reminds PH
3rd UPDATE It s not 27 [human rights] conventions that we are imposing on you It s 27 conventions that you already signed up for in the UN system EU Ambassador Franz Jessen says
Villarin: PH to lose $12.8B in EU trade if death penalty returns
Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin says one of the considerations for countries to continue having tariff free trading with the European Union is the non imposition of the death penalty
Drilon: Constant insults vs allies could put $3-B aid in jeopardy
In response Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says I am not the foreign affairs minister but I would say that yes there is some logic to what you re saying
Duterte's tough talk and what it could mean for US, EU investments
A look at the extent of US and EU business ties with the Philippines
Del Rosario: Count economic cost of shift in foreign policy
In foreign affairs you try to get as many friends as possible You don t get one friend at the expense of another friend says former Philippine foreign secretary Albert del Rosario
PH, Italy discuss trade boost via EU's zero-tariff scheme
The European Union scheme grants PH exporters zero tariff for at least 6 274 products
APEC 2015: Where PH stands in the Trans-Pacific Partnership
UPDATED Interest in the TPP has surged on the eve of the APEC summit but it will take awhile to come into force say experts
'Invest in PH now' - Gov't, business make pitch to US investors
The conference is part of a high level 3 city trade mission aimed at encouraging US investment in the country
EU business leaders present ‘wish list’ to PH gov’t
The European Union releases its first industry driven advocacy paper addressing specific regulatory issues that hamper a more favorable market environment The Philippine government vows to heed the appeal
PH should push 'unique' products for EU exports
The country can earn EU€1 2B by following the geographical indication model of selling specialized products unique to its areas
Fisheries code amendments oppressive, says fishing group
The amendments to the Fisheries Code lapsed into law on February 27 without the President’s signature
PH to miss full benefits of EU zero tariffs
The Department of Trade and Industry wants to be allowed to temporarily export to the European Union duty free while it builds the country’s textile industry
EU doubles PH aid to 325M euros
The European Union hikes its official development assistance to the country following the trade bloc s zero tariff grant to more Philippine export items
Zero-tariff exports to EU a Christmas gift for PH traders
The Philippines inclusion to the EU s zero tariff trading scheme which starts December 25 is seen to rake 600 million euros worth of exports plus 267 000 new jobs
EU grants PH zero tariff on strategic exports
The country’s GSP inclusion provides duty free entry to the EU for some of the most important Philippine exports
EU to decide Dec 18 on PH bid for zero duty export
If approved the inclusion of the Philippines in the EU s GSP would generate hundreds of thousands of jobs mostly in rural areas says the Department of Trade and Industry
PH sees EU approval of zero duty export
If approved by end 2014 the Philippines will become the sole beneficiary in ASEAN of a trade scheme allowing zero duty exports for more than 6000 products
GSP takes time off octagon indefinitely
I need a break if I want to keep mental stability before it s too late said the UFC fighter
GSP representatives unite at 1st national gathering
143 cadet and senior girl scouts from 57 councils participate in GSP’s 1st National Gathering of Girl Representatives
Anatomy of a pork barrel case
A former lawmaker tells the anti-graft court she merely identified her pork barrel beneficiaries and is not liable for its misuse
PH may lose GSP eligibility in US
Due to complaints on labor rights the country may lose the preferential entry of 1 billion worth of exports from the Philippines to the US
GSP proves he is the best welterweight fighter ever
Georges St Pierre defeated Carlos Condit by unanimous decision in a bloody contest at UFC 154 despite a one year hiatus from the Octagon
