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Merger of Philip Morris, Fortune results in stronger biz for both

By Iris Gonzales | November 22, 2011 - 12:00am

The merger of US-based tobacco giant Philip Morris and Lucio-Tan owned Fortune Tobacco Corp. has resulted in a stronger business for both firms, the head of the merged entity said in a recent interview.

Business

Merged Philip Morris, Fortune Tobacco firm gets 90% RP market share

By Iris Gonzales | July 22, 2010 - 12:00am

The merger of US-based tobacco giant Philip Morris and Lucio Tan owned Fortune Tobacco Corp. four months ago has allowed the new entity to capture 90 percent of the market and that business has been going well, the...

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Philip Morris doubles tobacco purchase to 5.2-M kilos

April 30, 2008 - 12:00am

Business

PMPh cigarette production set to start next year

October 6, 2002 - 12:00am

Philip Morris Philippines Inc. (PMPh) will start manufacturing its flagship brand Marlboro and other cigarette products in its new state-of-the-art plant in Sto. Tomas, Batangas beginning Jan. 1, 2003, PMPh managing...

Agriculture

Philip Morris, La Suerte end licensing agreement

October 3, 2002 - 12:00am

Philip Morris Philippines, Inc. (PMPh) and La Suerte Cigar and Cigarette Co. have mutually agreed to terminate their licensing agreement when it expires on Dec. 31 this year, according to PMPh managing director George...

Business