Senators push for zero tariffs on Philippine products during Japan visit

MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Thursday raised the possibility of removing tariffs on Philippine products in discussions with Japanese leaders during a parliamentary visit marking the 70th anniversary of Philippines-Japan friendship. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian led the Philippine delegation joined by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito, Sens. Erwin Tulfo, Lito Lapid and Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. In a series of meetings, the senators sat down with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, former Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Senate President Sekiguchi Masakazu, House of Representatives Speaker Mori Eisuke and other lawmakers. READ: No to zero tariff on chicken, […]...Keep on reading: Senators push for zero tariffs on Philippine products during Japan visit

Nov 5, 2026 - 23:00
Senators push for zero tariffs on Philippine products during Japan visit
MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Thursday raised the possibility of removing tariffs on Philippine products in discussions with Japanese leaders during a parliamentary visit marking the 70th anniversary of Philippines-Japan friendship. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian led the Philippine delegation joined by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito, Sens. Erwin Tulfo, Lito Lapid and Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. In a series of meetings, the senators sat down with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, former Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Senate President Sekiguchi Masakazu, House of Representatives Speaker Mori Eisuke and other lawmakers. READ: No to zero tariff on chicken, […]...

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