Concluding remarks by the Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mr. Eduardo Muñoz Gómez at the Trade Policy Review of the Philippines 20 and 22 March 2012

This fourth Trade Policy Review of the Philippines has provided us with an excellent opportunity to improve our understanding of the Philippines’ trade and trade-related policies and practices and how they have evolved since the previous review in 2005. We are grateful for the active participation of the Filipino delegation headed by H.E. Mr. Adrian Cristobal Jr., Undersecretary of Trade and Industry. I would also like to thank the discussant, Mr. Martin Glass of Hong Kong-China, and Members of the TPRB for contributing to our fruitful exchange of views. At the outset, I note the very comprehensive comments that have been made by Undersecretary Cristobal on a number of themes.