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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

APEC trade chiefs to meet on economic restructuring

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | July 15, 2009 - 12:00am

Trade ministers of APEC member countries will meet next week to discuss economic restructuring amidst the global economic crunch.

Business

Investment plan to be signed soon

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | April 30, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The Investments Priorities Plan (IPP), one of the tools the government is using in order to discourage businesses from laying off workers, is expected to be signed by the President very soon,...

Business

BOI, PEZA exceed '08 target

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | December 17, 2008 - 12:00am

Investment commitments have reached P391 billion, as businessmen remain upbeat on the country’s economy, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said.

Business

Removal of import tariff on cement bucked

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | October 1, 2008 - 12:00am

The removal of the tariff on imported cement will encourage dumping, the Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines ...

Business

Government may remove tariff on cement

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | September 26, 2008 - 12:00am

The government is planning to remove the tariff on imported cement to make it more affordable to the public, Trade and ...

Business

DTI to deploy more price monitoring teams

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | November 18, 2007 - 12:00am

Business

Cement imports eyed to keep local prices down

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | April 23, 2007 - 12:00am

Cement prices in the country are considered more expensive when compared to neighboring countries, prompting Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila to encourage cement users to buy overseas given that...

Business

Favila urges synchronized shift from fiscal to non-fiscal perks

By Marianne V. Go | January 21, 2007 - 12:00am

A shift away from the grant of fiscal incentives to non-fiscal incentives, specifically focusing on infrastructure development, to attract foreign investors would have to be carefully synchronized, according...

Business