Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/373 |
S-Table-A3.1 |
Norway |
2018 |
Sectors |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
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Table A3.1 EFTA Surveillance Authority - State aid register, 2016-17
Title of scheme Decision Reference Press release OJ reference
2017
Tax reductions on zero emission vehicles No objections 228/17/COL of 19.12.17 PR(17)41
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/368/REV.1 |
G-I§4 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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In 2016, the full year output growth was primarily contributed by services (7.4%) and industry (8.4%) sectors while agriculture and fishery output (-1.3%) declined due to the impact of El Nino during the first half and typhoons in the last quarter of the year. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/368/REV.1 |
G-II§2 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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To create an environment for inclusive growth and in pursuit of a globally competitive economy, the current Administration launched the 0+10-Point Socioeconomic Agenda which pursues the realization of inclusive development and the AmBisyon Natin 2040 which sets out collective long-term vision and aspirations of Filipino in the next 25 years. With these national goals, the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 was launched to operationalize the achievement of both campaigns. Furthermore, the Philippine Development Plan espouses a national spatial strategy that describes the geographic development challenges and opportunities in population and economic growth. The national spatial strategy provides the basis for policies on urban development, infrastructure development, disaster mitigation, and environmental resource protection and conservation. It recommends sustainable human settlements, efficient production, and effective service delivery systems.
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Conservation
Natural resources
Environment
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/368/REV.1 |
G-II§39 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Measures |
Technical regulation or specifications |
Energy, Other |
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(...) There are also specific laws that mandate different agencies to develop and implement standards for sectors such as energy (Department of Energy), environment (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/368/REV.1 |
G-II§44 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Aside from the Bureau of Philippine Standards, the other government agencies involved in the regulation of products are (...) the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Environment Management Bureau.
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/368/REV.1 |
G-III§20 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Sectors |
Other support measures, Not specified |
Fisheries |
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(...) The Philippines supports the development of predictable disciplines on fisheries subsidies to reverse over-capacity and over-fishing but artisanal or community fishing must be exempted. (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/368/REV.1 |
G-III§27 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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[Context:
3.25. (...) To have a wider reach in the region, the Philippines, as its third strategy, has also negotiated an FTA with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
3.26. The exploratory FTA scoping meetings between the Philippines and the EU started in 2013. It includes discussions on the objectives and key principles of the FTA negotiations. The launch of the FTA negotiations was announced by both sides on 11 December 2015.]
Two rounds of negotiations have been held. The areas covered so far are: (...) ;trade and sustainable development; (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/368/REV.1 |
G-IV§1 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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By the end of 2022, more Filipinos will be closer to achieving their AmBisyon for a Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay (Ambition/Vision for a stable, comfortable and secure life). Inclusive growth, a high-trust and resilient society, and a globally competitive knowledge economy will be attained through the emphasis on Malasakit, Pagbabago and Patuloy na Pag-unlad. (...)
- Foundations for sustainable development: (...) The next six years will be characterized as the “golden age of infrastructure” in the Philippines. An important partner of development is the environment and natural resources sector, and maintaining its integrity is crucial for the long term.
- Migration and development: The current Philippine Development Plan gives deliberate attention to the special circumstances of Overseas Filipinos and their families, in pursuit of the national policy to empower Overseas Filipinos towards inclusive and sustainable development.
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Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/368/REV.1 |
S-Summary§20 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The Government has issued a National Renewable Energy Programme to encourage the development of renewable energies. Local content requirements are applied to bioethanol: production must first exhaust domestic feedstock sources before using any imported equivalent. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/368/REV.1 |
S-I§1 |
Philippines |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(...) The country consists of over 7,000 islands. (...) Visayas comprises the Philippines' central islands, where many of the biodiversity and tourism destinations are located.
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