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Food importers seek legal action to void a provision in MICP

By Rocel Felix | June 4, 2004 - 12:00am

Local food importers and processors are contemplating a legal action to void a provision in the recently-signed Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines (MICP) which could be a violation of international trade rules...

Business

US, EU question RP meat import rules

By Rocel Felix | May 7, 2004 - 12:00am

Top officials of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and at least 11 embassies of the European Union (EU) in Manila are planning to lodge a protest against two government regulations that could...

Business

DTI proposal on local sourcing hailed

February 20, 2002 - 12:00am

A top official of a food distribution company hailed yesterday the proposal of the Department of Trade and Industry for major food chains to source their requirements from local producers. Maritess Concepcion, president...

Business

Canada to pursue investments in RP

December 28, 2001 - 12:00am

Canada will pursue its aggressive investment and export thrust into the Philippine market in the coming year to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries, a senior Canadian official said during...

Business