http://www.ustr.gov/node/64/205,61/10en-usWashington, D.C. - United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk met with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today for a wide-ranging discussion of bilateral, regional and multilateral trade issues. "The Philippines is an important friend, ally, and trading partner of the United States," said Ambassador Kirk.  "We share many common interests, including a tremendous stake in the vitality of an open trading system and a desire to expand the scope and depth of our cooperation, including in the WTO, APEC, and ASEAN."http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/press-releases/2009/july/united-states-trade-representative-ron-kirk-meets-pre07/31/2009