THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said that the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) should be reviewed to account for developments in digital trade, among others.
At the National Exporters Weeks, Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty said an upgraded JPEPA may include rules and arrangements necessary to establish a resilient supply chain.
“(It may also) include a comprehensive chapter on digital trade, intellectual property, sustainable development, and even a forward-looking economic cooperation arrangement focused on innovation and technological development,” he added.
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