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Members of the Economic Coordinating Council made the recommendation during a meeting Wednesday night with Executive Secretary Ronaldo Zamora, who represented the President.


Trade Secretary Jose Pardo disclosed that the President has ordered Zamora to prepare the draft executive order, which would be signed as soon as Congress adjourns tomorrow.


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TRADE SECRETARY JOSE PARDO

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Government moves to avert new oil price hike

By Marichu A. Villanueva | October 27, 2000 - 12:00am

President Estrada has approved the suspension of the three percent import duty on crude oil and refined gasoline products to avert another increase in fuel pump prices. Members of the Economic Coordinating Council...

Headlines

Angara renews call for special treatment for developing countries

March 18, 2000 - 12:00am

Agriculture Secretary Edgardo Angara reiterated yesterday his call for a more meaningful special and differential treatment (S&D) for developing countries, as World Trade Organization (WTO0 member-countries...

Business

Peso depreciates anew as investors lose confidence

By Marianne V. Go | January 7, 2000 - 12:00am

Political wranglings and the impending Cabinet shakeup have caused investors to lose confidence in the peso just as it appeared to be finally regaining its strength against the dollar, analysts said yesterday. At...

Business