This paper argues that the way for the Philippines to the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is not through ASEAN but … through the world. Being good neighbors will define the AEC and how the Philippines fits into it-not necessarily in the way it …-and within this, trade in goods. During the period of AFTA implementation the Philippines did not only aggressively pursue a …

presently being negotiated among 11 countries. With the Philippines negotiating in many fronts at the global scene, such as its … the context of how these would impact on the Philippines as a third, nonpartner country. …