The Philippines’ bid for inclusion in the European Union’s (EU) Generalized System of Preferences (GSP+) received a big boost after EU leaders reaffirmed their commitment for a closer partnership with Manila, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Thursday.

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala told reporters that Manila’s qualification as a beneficiary of the GSP+ trading arrangement will pave the way for more export opportunities for Filipino food producers and entrepreneurs, particularly the tuna industry.

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