The Philippines was identified as one of the first potential beneficiaries under a new WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism at this morning’s launch during the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva. Speaking at the event, DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala noted that “we are working very hard to get members to the finish line on this long overdue continue reading : Philippines takes centerstage as beneficiary for fisheries funding mechanism
Geneva, Switzerland – The Philippine delegation continued to defend the interests of our domestic fisherfolk and farmers at the World Trade Organization’s 12th Ministerial Conference held in Geneva, Switzerland. Speaking at the thematic session on Fisheries Subsidies, Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo commended the efforts of Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the Membership continue reading : PH defends its fisheries and agricultural interests at the 12th WTO ministerial conference