The Philippines remains interested in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) but achieving membership will likely take time, a Cabinet official said.

“The Philippines [has] indicated very clearly that we would like to join the TPP,” Trade Secretary Gregory Domingo said on Tuesday when asked to react to news that 12 Pacific Rim countries had reached a deal after five years of talks.

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