DIPOLOG CITY, Oct. 24 (PIA) -- To drum up public awareness on the salient features of the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is slated to hold a one-day seminar here tomorrow, Oct. 25.
Dubbed “Doing Business in Free Trade Areas,” the seminar also aims to highlight the benefits the businessmen may derive from FTA.
It has been observed that most businessmen have not been able to take full advantage of FTAs.
Ms. Estrella M. Roda, DTI-Zambo. Norte information officer-designate, said the seminar would cover discussions on market opportunities focusing on products with zero or reduced tariffs under existing FTAs.
Businessmen who have availed themselves of FTA incentives will also share their experiences with seminar participants.
Specific topics to be discussed during the seminar include the overview on Philippine Trade Agreements and the Philippine Export Development Plan by Assistant Director Jason T. Lao, ASEAN FTA by Ms. Suraida Guro, ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA by Dr. Jocelyn Cruz, Commercial Law Department Chair, De Las Salle University, ASEAN Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement by Ms. Agnes Legaspi, OIC, Trade Information Assistance Group, Bureau of Export Trade Promotion, ASEAN China FTA by Mr. Benjie Celedio, Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist, ASEAN Korea FTA by Ms. Rafaelita C. Castro, Assistant Division Chief, Japan/Australia Division, Bureau of Export Trade Promotion, and ASEAN India FTA by Ms. Ester Rosario, Senior Trade and Development Specialist, Bureau of Export Trade Promotion.
The conduct of FTA seminar has been supported by the Bureau of Customs (BoC), the Tariff Commission (TC), the Export Development Council (EDC), Philexport, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). (JPA/FPG/PIA-Zambo. Norte)
