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According to Favila, an ASEAN-Korea FTA (AKFTA) may be reached sooner than earlier expected following Korea’s decision to extend more concessions to ASEAN members.


The Philippines, itself, according to Favila now appears amenable to fast-tracking the AKFTA.


Earlier, the Philippines had expressed some doubts about the AKFTA, fearing that it  may have no substantial benefit from the proposed agreement.


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According to Hernandez, he raised the Philippines’ concern about the proposed AKFTA during bilateral talks with the Korean delegation.


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The Philippines, itself, according to Favila now appears amenable to fast-tracking the AKFTA.


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Asean-Korea FTA nears completion

By Marianne V. Go | November 22, 2005 - 12:00am

A free trade agreement between ASEAN and Korea is nearing completion, according to Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila. According to Favila, an ASEAN-Korea FTA (AKFTA) may be reached sooner than...

Business

Asean-Korea FTA won’t benefit RP — Hernandez

By Marianne V. Go | October 7, 2005 - 12:00am

The Philippines may have no substantial benefit from a proposed ASEAN-Korea Free Trade Agreement (AKFTA), according to Trade Undersecretary Elmer C. Hernandez, who was the vice chairman of the Philippine delegation...

Business