PH and EU resume FTA negotiations

On 18 March, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual and European Commission Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced the resumption of the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement (PH-EU FTA) negotiations. The announcement marks deeper economic ties and unlocks mutual benefits for the Philippines and the EU. “Strengthening economic engagement continue reading : PH and EU resume FTA negotiations

Secretary Pascual champions sustainability in economic development

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA–On 16 November 2023, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual outlined the Philippine’s sustainable initiatives to address climate change through renewable energy (RE) and innovative plastic recycling during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Philippines Sustainability Roundtable held at Ritz-Carlton Hotel.  Secretary Pascual underscored, “Our agenda is set against the backdrop continue reading : Secretary Pascual champions sustainability in economic development

DTI Chief Fred Pascual invites German investors to PH

SINGAPORE— Secretary Fred Pascual encouraged German companies to invest in the Philippines during a meeting organized by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business and DTI-Berlin. In his remarks before a combined delegation from both government and the private sector led by Federal continue reading : DTI Chief Fred Pascual invites German investors to PH

PH Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual eyes strong collaboration with US-APEC Business Coalition

Bangkok, Thailand – Secretary Fred Pascual met with members of the US-APEC Business Coalition on 18 November 2022 during his trip to Bangkok, Thailand to attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. The meeting discussed, among others, the Philippines’ priorities and programs to encourage more foreign investments and boost economic growth. Secretary Pascual recognized that continue reading : PH Trade and Industry Secretary Fred Pascual eyes strong collaboration with US-APEC Business Coalition

PH Trade Chief calls for observance of rules-based trading system, inclusive and sustainable trade in APEC

Bangkok, Thailand—On 17 November 2022, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual joined trade and foreign ministers from the Asia-Pacific region for the 33rd APEC Ministerial Meeting. The Department of Foreign Affairs was also part of the Philippine delegation and was represented by Secretary Enrique G. Manalo.   During the meeting, Secretary Pascual emphasized that the world is facing continue reading : PH Trade Chief calls for observance of rules-based trading system, inclusive and sustainable trade in APEC

DTI Chief: PH to tap private sector for infrastructure development and digital connectivity

Singapore —During the 17th Asia Pacific Conference of German Businesses (APK) held in Singapore on 14 November 2022, Trade Secretary Fred Pascual identified infrastructure connectivity as a potential area of collaboration between German businesses and the Philippines. Likewise, he identified transport logistics, renewable energy, and sustainable development as part of the Country’s development interests. During continue reading : DTI Chief: PH to tap private sector for infrastructure development and digital connectivity