By Oscar Pandiello ( September 21, 2026, 11:52 GMT | Insight) -- EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič will not travel to Manila as planned to wrap up the EU-Philippines trade deal, but political talks by video conference will continue, with both sides aiming to “make substantial progress” toward an agreement soon, a European Commission spokesperson told MLex.EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič has dropped a planned trip to Manila, which was set for this week. But he will hold political-level talks by video conference with his Philippine counterpart on Monday, as negotiators seek to bring their free-trade agreement closer to conclusion....
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