Philippine Immigration Economy: According to Philippine media reports on October 26, the fourth round of negotiations between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) regarding a free trade agreement will be held in Geneva from November 24 to 27. Officials from the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry stated that the Philippines hopes to gain greater market access in the EFTA service and agricultural sectors. Assistant Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry Ceferino S. Rodolfo stated that they hope to gain market access in agricultural products and the service industry, particularly in the areas of technical workers and professional talent.



