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RP prefers free trade with Japan over China

By Marianne V. Go | February 7, 2002 - 12:00am

The Philippines is more amenable to a free trade agreement with Japan than with China, Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II disclosed yesterday. "A free trade agreement with Japan will be more advantageous...

Business

Government not keen on seeking extension of tariff protection for petrochem industry

By Marianne V. Go | February 4, 2002 - 12:00am

The Philippines is not too keen on a free trade arrangement with China. This was indicated by Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II who recently dispatched a Philippine delegation headed by DTI assistant...

Business

RP not keen on free trade pact with China

By Marianne V. Go | February 4, 2002 - 12:00am

The Philippines is not too keen on a free trade arrangement with China. This was indicated by Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II who recently dispatched a Philippine delegation headed by DTI assistant...

Business

Roxas bares DTI reshuffle

By Des Ferriols | May 30, 2000 - 12:00am

Four months after assuming office, Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II announced yesterday that he is reorganizing the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) beginning with the appointment of new assistant...

Business