By Cynthia Kroet ( September 14, 2026, 12:05 GMT | Insight) -- EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is scheduled to travel to Manila next week as free-trade deal talks with the Philippines reach their final stages, MLex has learned. The negotiations, which will include market access agreement for digital services, clear standards in the agriculture sector and recognition of geographical indications, intensified over the summer with monthly meetings.EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič is scheduled to travel to Manila next week as talks on a free-trade deal with the Philippines are reaching the final stages, MLex has learned....
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