"We have been doing our work in terms of scoping this potential FTA (Free Trade Agreement), I am trying to set up a meeting with the EU commissioner next week during the ASEAN meetings," Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo told a conference. "The Philippines is now prepared to move onto the next stage, I would like to get the opinions of the European Commissioner on how fast they are in moving forward, the Philippines is very serious in pursuing the FTA." (Reuters)