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A joint working group, led by Trade and Industry Secretary Mar Roxas and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Takeo Hiranuma, will be studying the EPA and make a draft ready by the time Mrs. Arroyo returns to Japan in November for a second visit this year.


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Acting Press Secretary Silvestre Afable, in a tele-conference with reporters at Malacañang, said the Japanese premier and Mrs. Arroyo met for 30 minutes at Koizumi’s office in Tokyo.


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Why not?

By Cherry Piquero Ballescas | November 11, 2015 - 9:00am

It is very important for the Filipino people to know more about all candidates, especially those running for the top positions.

Freeman Opinion

Japanese gov’t to extend stay of Pinoy nurses, caregivers

By Pia Lee-Brago | March 3, 2013 - 12:00am

The Japanese government has decided to extend for one year the period of stay of the three batches of nurse and caregiver candidates who entered Japan in the last three years under the Japan-Philippines  Economic...

Headlines

Philippines still keen on economic partnership accord with EU

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | November 3, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippines is still keen on pursuing an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

Business

Favila urges early conclusion of RP-Japan economic partnership

By Marianne V. Go | December 13, 2005 - 12:00am

Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila is urging newly-appointed Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Toshihiro Nikai to work on concluding its Economic Partnership Agreement with the Philippines...

Business

BOI mulls more incentives for five priority areas

By Rocel Felix | May 31, 2004 - 12:00am

The Board of Investments (BOI) is crafting measures to improve its incentives package for investors in five priority sectors: infrastructure, information technology, automotive, electronics and mining. Trade and...

Business

GMA back from Japan, bares forging of partnership pact

May 25, 2002 - 12:00am

President Arroyo returned yesterday from her working visit to Japan, where she secured a firm commitment from Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to increase bilateral trade and investment through the Economic Partnership...

Headlines

Koizumi lauds RP terror plan

May 22, 2002 - 12:00am

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi lauded yesterday President Arroyo’s tough stance against terrorism and lawlessness, and vowed to encourage more Japanese businessmen to invest in the Philippines. Acting...

Headlines