International Economic Order and Asia-Pasific Cooperation: A View from the Philippines

Abstract

This paper discusses how the Philippines can productively fit into the emerging international economic environment. Current Philippine trade and investment policies are examined. The international economic order and Asia-Pacific cooperation are discussed in the context of the ASEAN, APEC and GATT. Modalities of cooperation and its direction are described, and prospects for the Philippines in relation to the international economic order are laidout.