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"A 30-percent tariff on resins would result in an increase in the prices of plastic products," said Alfred Chan, executive secretary of Philippine Plastic Industry Association (PPIA).


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The study, conducted by the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), cited how in other Asian countries, higher tariff served as a catalyst to the development of fully integrated petrochemical industries.


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House to review tariff on plastic raw materials

By Marianne V. Go | September 13, 2002 - 12:00am

The House committee on trade and industry is set to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation on the possible effects of a reduction or maintenance of current tariff levels on raw materials for plastic products. Rep....

Business

Petrochem group defends call for tariff protection

By Marianne V. Go | June 26, 2002 - 12:00am

The Association of Petrochemical Manufacturers of the Philippines (APMP) defended yesterday its call for tariff protection by pointing out that the domestic petrochemical industry provides a boost to the economy...

Business

Plastic firms oppose higher tariff on resins

By Marianne V. Go | June 25, 2002 - 12:00am

Local plastic products manufacturers are opposing a call from local petrochemical companies of a further increase in tariff rates on resins, from 15 percent to 30 percent. Resins are vital raw materials used by...

Business

Tariff support crucial for dev’t of petrochem sector

February 20, 2002 - 12:00am

Government must provide tariff support to the petrochemical industry to ensure the sector’s development, according to a study by a leading economic think-tank. The study, conducted by the Center for Research...

Business