WTO Flags High Trade Costs, Regulatory Hurdles in Philippines
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has flagged the Philippines' trade costs as 20% higher than the ASEAN average, recommending the reduction of non-tariff barriers like import licensing and labeling requirements. Infrastructure development was also cited as a challenge.
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