Canada expects Philippines trade to triple in a decade on concluded FTA deal
Canada and the Philippines have concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with expectations that bilateral trade will triple over the next decade, signaling deepening ties and economic cooperation.
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