EU-Philippines Trade Deal Nears Final Agreement, but Key Digital Rules Remain Unpublished - TechRepublic
The EU-Philippines trade deal could reshape digital commerce, technology procurement, and cross-border market access. Image: iSawRed/Unsplash
The EU and Philippines are nearing a trade pact that could reshape digital commerce, cloud access, and public-sector tech procurement.
Sep 25, 2026
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A long-paused EU-Philippines trade deal is nearing the finish line, but its detailed digital-trade rules are not yet public. Negotiations began in 2015, were put on hold after 2017, and resumed in 2024; the emerging agreement could affect digital commerce, technology services, and access to covered government contracts.
The two sides reached substantial agreement Sept. 22 on a free trade agreement (FTA) covering digital trade, services, investment, procurement, and broad tariff reductions. The European Commission says negotiators still need...
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