EU, Philippines hail ‘breakthrough’ in trade deal talks

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The European Union and the Philippines said Tuesday that the two sides made a “breakthrough” in their talks on a long-awaited free trade deal. Brussels and the Philippines “reached substantial agreement on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone for both sides,” EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic and Philippine trade secretary

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