The Philippines stands to benefit if it joins the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a Cabinet official said following the formal signing of a trade deal by 12 member-nations.

“I remain strongly in favor of Philippine membership to the TPP,” Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said in a statement.

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