Hanoi, March 19 -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) aim to complete negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) in the second half of 2026, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on March 19. As reported by the Philippine News Agency, speaking at a Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) forum in Taguig city, Lazaro said both sides hope to conclude talks "probably the start of the second half of this year." "We are looking further afield to broaden our economic base and ensure that our eggs are not all in one basket," she said as quoted by the agency. The Philippines is revitalising trade with Europe through the FTA negotiations, which will open up a market of nearly 450 million high-income consumers, s...