Manila, May 20 -- The Philippines called on its neighbors' trade ministers to advance digital innovation, open trade and sustainable growth during the recent Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in Jeju, South Korea.

In a statement Monday, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque highlighted the country's push for a rules-based global trading system that promotes fairness, transparency and inclusivity.

"The Philippines stands firm in promoting an open, rules-based multilateral trading system that upholds fairness, transparency, and inclusivity -- crucial to building resilient and inclusive economies. We remain concerned with actions that jeopardize glo...