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Science to the rescue of the coconut industry

By Emil Javier | July 17, 2014 - 12:00am

Insect outbreaks occur when new strains/species of insects are introduced into areas where they have no or very few natural enemies.

Science and Environment

Paying the price of protectionism

By Rey Gamboa | June 11, 2004 - 12:00am

Stringent imported meat inspections are fine as long as they do not masquerade as restrictions that limit the entry of cheaper meat products. Not at this time when our countrymen are getting clobbered by the soaring...

Business

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

WB approves $650-M ODA package for RP in next 2 years

May 16, 2003 - 12:00am

A total of approximately $650 million in official development assistance (ODA) has been programmed for the Philippines for the next two years, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said at the close...

Business