The Philippines has submitted its application to become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as part of the government’s efforts to widen market access for local industries amid potential headwinds.
According to a recent report by Nikkei, citing Japanese government officials, the Philippines has formally submitted its application documents to New Zealand, which serves as CPTPP’s depository.
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