‘Brexit is more an opportunity than risk in PH-UK trade’

THE Philippines and the United Kingdom are exploring for more ways to expand trade and investment opportunities to make sure the impact of the so-called Brexit would bring more opportunities for both countries rather than be viewed as a risk by investors, a UK official told the Department of Finance (DOF) during a recent meeting.

UK Foreign Office Minister for Asia-Pacific Alok Sharma told Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd the meeting with Philippine economic managers and business leaders showed there was a strong desire to expand business opportunities.