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WTO Flags High Philippine Trade Costs, Urges Investor-Friendly Reforms
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has urged the Philippines to address regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure gaps that inflate trade costs and deter investors. Logistics costs reportedly account for about 27% of retail prices, with overall trade costs 20% higher than the ASEAN average.
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