Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mr. Juan Carlos González of Colombia at the Trade Policy Review of The Philippines, 26 and 28 March 2018

This fifth Trade Policy Review of the Philippines has offered us an excellent opportunity to deepen our understanding of the trade, economic, and investment policies of the Philippines. More than 300 questions from 22 Members were submitted to the Philippines before the meeting, which underlines the importance Members attached to this Review. I would like to thank the delegation of the Philippines, led by H.E. Dr. Ceferino Rodolfo, Undersecretary of Trade and Industry, the discussant, H.E. Ambassador Stephen de Boer of Canada, and the 34 delegations that took the floor for their valuable contributions to this Review.