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RP gains tariff concession from Asean neighbors

By Marianne V. Go | October 16, 2009 - 12:00am

The Philippines has gained a tariff concession from its Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) neighbors, allowing the country to maintain its tariff on sugar instead of reducing it to five percent next year,...

Business

RP wants 35% tariff on rice maintained until 2015

By Marianne V. Go | September 13, 2009 - 12:00am

The Philippines wants the tariff rate of 35 percent on rice maintained until 2015 under the  ASEAN Free Trade Arrangement (AFTA) which would likely go into full implementation next year.

Business

RP urged to reconsider plea for rice protection under AFTA

By Marianne V. Go | September 10, 2009 - 12:00am

Thailand has asked the Philippines to “reconsider” its request asking for continued protection of rice under the ASEAN Free Trade Arrangement (AFTA) which is set to be implemented next year.

Business

Government urged to delay tariff cut on rice imports

By Marianne V. Go | June 17, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Farmer groups and non-government organizations such as the Rice Watch and Action Network (R1) has urged the government not to reduce the import tariff rate on rice under the full implementation...

Business

Favila urges Gokongwei firm to start long-delayed naphtha cracker project

By Marianne V. Go | January 15, 2006 - 12:00am

Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila Friday challenged JG Summit Petrochemical Corp. (JGSPC) to start its long-delayed naphtha cracker project. In a press conference, Favila expressed disappointment at the...

Business

Favila urges Gokongwei firm to start long-delayed naphtha cracker project

By Marianne V. Go | January 15, 2006 - 12:00am

Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila Friday challenged JG Summit Petrochemical Corp. (JGSPC) to start its long-delayed naphtha cracker project. In a press conference, Favila expressed disappointment at the...

Business