Brazil is pursuing a larger role in Philippine food and energy supply, building on its position as the Philippines' largest imported pork source. A Lula-led delegation is visiting Manila from November 14 to 16, and the Philippines is seeking Brazilian partnership in sugarcane-based ethanol.
Expanded Brazilian pork and ethanol trade would change import flows for a Philippine market that relies heavily on foreign supply. The effect on commodity prices is limited for now, since the proposals are still at the discussion stage.
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