date:Feb 16, 2017
According to a statement by Trade Secretary Secretary Ramon Lopez on Tuesday the Philippines will push for lower tariffs on agriculture products in forthcoming trade negotiations with South Korea.
Lopez said he made this request to Korean Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Joo Hyungh-wan, who made a quick trip to the Philippines this week.
He also said the Korean official expressed interest to advance the discussions on Asean-Korea FTA as well as a bilateral agreement with the Philippines