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Sources said the Philippines and the US are nearing agreement on a three-and-a-half-year extension starting January 2000.


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RP starts talks for TRIMs deadline extension

By Marianne V. Go | August 21, 2001 - 12:00am

The Philippines must now start bilateral negotiations with other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to avail itself of an additional two-year extension of the deadline for its compliance with Trade-related...

Business

US grants RP request for extension of TRIMS deadline

By Marianne V. Go | July 25, 2001 - 12:00am

The US is now willing to grant the Philippines more time to comply with the provisions of the Trade-related Investment Measures (TRIMS) agreement after initially opposing such an extension. Sources said the Philippines...

Business

MVDP needs revisions to conform with WTO rules

By Marianne V. Go | April 11, 2001 - 12:00am

Government has to make its tax and duty incentives to participants of the Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) consistent with the country’s trade agreements under the World Trade Organization (WTO) to promote...

Business