Bureau of International Trade Relations

The DTI Bureau of International Trade Relations engages and represents the country in bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade and investment negotiations.

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The DTI-Bureau of International Trade Relations (DTI-BITR) is responsible for managing the Philippines’ foreign trade relations at the bilateral, regional, and multilateral fora. This includes engagement at the WTO, ASEAN and APEC.

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The JWGTI serves as the primary bilateral platform for discussing trade and investment issues and identifying new avenues for economic cooperation between the Philippines and India, including discussing follow-up actions arising from President Marcos’ State Visit.

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The Philippines and India reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation during the 14th Philippines–India Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI), held on 05 June 2026 in Makati City.

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3/3 and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in April 2024, following a special authority granted by the Office of the President for Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque to sign the pact.

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1/3 In a significant step toward deepening bilateral relations, the Philippines and New Zealand finalized a signed arrangement to establish a Joint Economic Commission (JEC) during a bilateral meeting on May 22, 2026, in Suzhou, China.

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2/3 The JEC is a dedicated mechanism under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) designed to expand trade, promote investments, and facilitate economic cooperation. The agreement fulfills a commitment outlined in the joint statement issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos

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3/3 The DTI and the PTIC in Ho Chi Minh City aim to facilitate targeted B2B networking dinners and commercial activities to secure foreign direct investments, enhance business-to-business linkages, and drive long-term, sustainable economic growth for both nations.

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1/1 SUZHOU, China—DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque met with Viet Nam's Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan on 22 May 2026 on the sidelines of APEC MRT.

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2/2 The Philippines met with Viet Nam to propose that a high-level business delegation accompany the Vietnamese leadership during a potential visit to Manila later in 2026.

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2/2 Both sides agreed to fast-track negotiations with the aim to secure a balanced deal that drives bilateral trade growth.

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1/1 SUZHOU, China—DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque and Chilean Vice Minister Paula Estévez met on May 23, 2026 at the sidelines of the APEC MRT to discuss the conclusion of the Philippines-Chile CEPA.

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Statement of the Chairperson of the ASEAN Senior Economic Officials (SEOM) on the Conclusion of ASEAN DEFA Negotiations

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2/2 Held on the sidelines of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, China, the forum brought together top executives from major global financial, tech, and logistics corporations, including Mastercard, Visa, Johnson & Johnson, Onsemi, NCAPEC, and UPS.

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1/1 Highlighting record-breaking export growth and a bold vision for regional connectivity, DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque positioned the Philippines as Asia’s next premier digital powerhouse during a high-level meeting with the US-ABC PEC Business Coalition on May 21, 2026.

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2/2 , reaffirmed their economic relationship and highlighted the importance of resilient supply chains and stronger collaboration amid growing global trade uncertainties.

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1/1 Meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou, China, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ryosei Akazawa

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The Philippines took part in the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting and related meetings, held on 20-23 May 2026 in Suzhou, China, with the DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque leading the Philippine delegation.

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On the sidelines, Chief Negotiators PH DTI Undersecretary Allan Gepty and EU DG-TRADE Director Dora Correia conducted a stakeholders’ dialogue and met with officials from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss their views and interests in the agreement.

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The Philippines and the European Union concluded the sixth round of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in Pasay City, Philippines, held on 18-22 May 2026. Throughout the week, negotiating teams made substantial progress across all chapters.

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The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to advancing inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability, and committed to conclude negotiations of the PH-Canada FTA within the year. Both sides also reiterated support for the timely conclusion of the ASEAN-Canada FTA (2/2)

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Manila, Philippines, 12 May 2026 — DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque and Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go met with Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu and Minister Rechie Valdez to strengthen PH-Canada trade, investment, and economic cooperation. (1/2)