Groups urge Senate to reject RCEP

By Ben Gines Jr.

Feb 01, 2022 12:18 am

A multi-sectoral group of farmers, fishers, workers and the private sector called on the senators anew to reject Philippine membership in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement.

In a statement, the group said the agriculture sector has been ill-prepared for free trade in the global market, as farmers continue to deal with high production cost and inadequate basic support services and infrastructure.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Inflation likely lower in January – analysts

Investors seen weighing Trump trade war's impact

BSP chief: 75 bps in 2025 cuts 'might be too much'

Auto sales forecast to hit 512,000 units in 2025

Hot money flows rebound in 2024

PH hard goods, garments exports seen flat at P900M

Govt infra spending up 54.6% in Nov. 2024