‘All eyes on PH’ following landmark EU free trade deal, says Belgian envoy

WorldBusiness & Finance
25 Sep 2026 • 1:30 PM MYT
The Manila Times
The Manila Times

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‘All eyes on PH’ following landmark EU free trade deal, says Belgian envoy

MANILA, Philippines — Belgium's Ambassador to the Philippines Vladislava lordanova said her country was looking at possible business ventures in the Philippines after Manila and the European Union reached a free trade agreement.

In a press briefing at her residence on Friday, Ambassador lordanova said the Philippines has become a priority market for Belgium, particularly for businesses connected to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges—Europe’s second-largest port.

"Eyes are on the Philippines," Ambassador Iordanova said.

The Ambassador noted that maritime transport remained a primary pillar of Belgium's economic engagement with Manila, backed by a collaborative ecosystem of port operators, dredging firms, and logistics providers.

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