Title:

 PH shelves TPP membership, eyes China-led RCEP

Author:

Chrisee Dela Paz

Source:

Rappler

Date:

 November 21, 2016

Description:

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – With the United States becoming more protectionist under a Donald Trump presidency and given the Philippine president's foreign policy pivot towards regional integration, the Philippines is likely to shelve plans to join the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and shift focus to the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).