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Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA): Toward a Framework for Regional Economic Integration

Medalla, Erlinda M.; Balboa, Jenny D.; Vidar-Vale, Catherine - 2010

first bilateral free trade agreement entered into by the Philippines, the performance of and experience with JPEPA are … crucial in determining the prospects for negotiated trade agreements with the country. The Philippines cannot afford to slow …

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Prospects for Regional Cooperation between Latin America and the Caribbean Region and the Asia and Pacific Region: Perspective from East Asia

Medalla, Erlinda M.; Balboa, Jenny D. - 2010

The Asia and Pacific region and Latin American and Caribbean region are two regions divided not only by vast geographic distance, but also by disparities in economics, politics, culture, and history. Most recently, a number of forums explored the possibility of closing such gaps and linking the...

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Taking Stock of the ROOs in the ASEAN+1 FTAs: Toward Deepening East Asian Integration

Medalla, Erlinda M. - 2011

This paper compiles a database on the rules of origin (ROOs) of the ASEAN plus 1 FTAs - namely ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement, ASEAN-Korea FTA, ASEAN-China FTA, ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership, ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA. For further insights, database compilation is also...

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Comparative Study on the Different Free Trade Agreements Entered Into by Japan with other Asian Countries: A look into provisions of trade in goods, trade in services, investments, sanitary and phytosanitary measures

Gatdula, Atty. Jeremy; Habacon, George; Pimentel, John … - 2012

compare the concessions that each country got in relation to that provided for in the Agreement. This is for the Philippines …

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An Analysis of the Philippine Offensive and Defensive Interests in the Non-agricultural Sector: Inputs to the Philippines-European Union Free Trade Agreement

Manzano, George N. - 2014

In drawing up the negotiating stance of the Philippines in light of the Philippines-European Union (PH-EU) free trade …

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How Are Firms Responding to Philippine FTAs?

Aldaba, Rafaelita M.; Medalla, Erlinda M.; Yap, Josef T.; … - 2015

The Philippines has been more cautious in its policy toward free trade agreements (FTAs) than other ASEAN member …

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Implications of a Philippine-US free trade agreement on trade in goods: An indicator approach

Manzano, George; Martin, Kristine Joy - 2014

presently being negotiated among 11 countries. With the Philippines negotiating in many fronts at the global scene, such as its … the context of how these would impact on the Philippines as a third, nonpartner country. …

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Understanding the Political Motivations Behind Japan's Pursuit of an EPA with the Philippines: Considerations for the Philippine Side

Rodriguez, Ronald A. - 2004

challenging ascent of China. The study clarifies that Japan's choice of the Philippines as one of the first countries to negotiate …, Japan's EPA with a long-time ally like the Philippines figures as an important piece of Japan's strategic interest to forge … challenges Japan, Southeast Asia and the Philippines to prove the real depth of their relations with one another. In spite of the …

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Policy Issues for the ASEAN Economic Community: the Rules of Origin

Yap, Josef T.; Medalla, Erlinda M. - 2008

Striking a balance between trade facilitation and preventing trade deflection is the single most difficult challenge with regard to the issue of rules of origin (ROO). ASEAN ROO is already considered as among the simplest in the world and still, in practice, results fall short of expectations....

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Rules of Origin: Regimes in East Asia and Recommendations for Best Practice

Medalla, Erlinda M. - 2008

With globalization and advances in information and communication technology (ICT) leading to growing international production sharing, amidst the increasing trend in preferential trading arrangements (PTAs), rules of origin (ROO) has been beset with difficult recurring issues. First and foremost...

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