Trade Secretary Cristina Roque says she raised the possibility of joining the CPTPP in a meeting with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya earlier this May. —File photo by Jordeene B. Lagare | INQUIRER
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is seeking support from Japan for its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), one of the world’s largest free trade blocs.
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said she raised the possibility of Japan endorsing the Philippines’ bid — formally submitted in November 2025 — during a meeting earlier this May with Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya.
There are three key requirements for accession into the CPTPP:
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