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The award was presented to Philfoodex president Jesus T. Tanchanco Sr. by SERDEF chairman Francisco R. Floro, Prof. Ernesto Pineda, SERDEF executive director and Emmanuel T. Velasco, chairman of the awards committee.


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                    [Summary] => Consumers are tired of government’s candy-coated promises. Filipino users must be assured stable, if not lower sugar prices, according to Edward F. David, chairman of the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (Philfoodex).


The government should not even think of increasing the tariff on sugar to 80 percent from 65 percent, or to negotiate for a higher tariff on the commodity without  consulting with consumers and other affected sectors, David said.


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                    [Title] => Philfoodex to fete Montemayor
                    [Summary] => Newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Q. Montemayor will be honored with a testimonial dinner by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (Philfoodex) at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27, at the Ang Bahay ng Alumni on Ramon Magsaysay Ave., UP Campus in Diliman, Quezon City.


Earlier, Philfoodex, through its president, Jesus T. Tanchanco Sr., hailed the appointment of Montemayor as secretary of agriculture.


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The Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines, Inc. (Cocoaphil) issued this warning amid reports that a leading juice company has sought government action on its petition for tariff cuts on its input imports.


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Pagcor pushes for franchise extension, Bagong Nayon Pilipino

March 25, 2003 - 12:00am

The Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) said yesterday "prior, adequate consultation" should be conducted on the proposal to privatize the state-owned corporation because of the wide-ranging...

Business

Philfoodex gets award

December 3, 2001 - 12:00am

The Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (Philfoodex) was the recipient of an outstanding industry association award, given by the Small Enterprises Research and Development Foundation (SERDEF)...

Business

Food exporters group calls for lower tariff on imp

September 16, 2001 - 12:00am

Consumers are tired of government’s candy-coated promises. Filipino users must be assured stable, if not lower sugar prices, according to Edward F. David, chairman of the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters...

Business

Philfoodex to fete Montemayor

February 26, 2001 - 12:00am

Newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Q. Montemayor will be honored with a testimonial dinner by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (Philfoodex) at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27, at the Ang Bahay...

Business

Chocolate makers buck plan to reduce tariff on cocoa powder

November 13, 2000 - 12:00am

Many of the country’s chocolate and confectionery makers will have to close shop and government stands to lose potential huge revenues if tariff officials decide...

Business