This report, prepared for the fifth Trade Policy Review of the Philippines, has been drawn up by the WTO Secretariat on its own responsibility. The Secretariat has, as required by the Agreement establishing the Trade Policy Review Mechanism (Annex 3 of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization), sought clarification from The Philippines on its trade policies and practices.

Any technical questions arising from this report may be addressed to Mr. Arne Klau (tel: 022 739 5706); Mr. Thomas Friedheim (tel: 022 739 5083) and Mr. Xinyi Li (tel: 022 739 5579) .

Document WT/TPR/G/368/Rev.1 contains the policy statement submitted by the Philippines.