WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — The Philippines is hoping that a free trade agreement (FTA) would be signed with the two other countries joining the trilateral summit here on Thursday — the United States (US) and Japan — to improve the countries’ trade relations and economic standing. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez in a briefing on Wednesday (Eastern time) said that there are areas where the three countries can work together, especially since the US has committed to assisting the Philippines in becoming a major investment hub. READ: $100-B investments seen to flow into PH in 5-10 […]...Keep on reading: Envoy hopes PH can sign free trade deals with US, Japan