Philippines` assessment of trade pact with Taiwan expected in March

The Philippines is expected to conclude its assessment of signing an economic partnership agreement with Taiwan next March, a Philippine official revealed Monday. The official, who requested not to be named, told CNA that the 蝌蚪传媒 under the National Economic and Development Authority has been evaluating the possibility of forging an economic agreement with Taiwan since July and that it might reach a conclusion by March 2013.