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"The new policy would facilitate and cut the red tape for cement manufacturers and lessen the workload of the BOI board," he said.


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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ELMER HERNANDEZ

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RP starts talks for TRIMs deadline extension

By Marianne V. Go | August 21, 2001 - 12:00am

The Philippines must now start bilateral negotiations with other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to avail itself of an additional two-year extension of the deadline for its compliance with Trade-related...

Business

No BOI okay needed for cement exports for sample purposes

By Marianne V. Go | February 17, 2001 - 12:00am

Cement exports for sample purposes will no longer have to get an approval from the Board of Investments, BOI Executive Director Elmer Hernandez said yesterday. "The new policy would facilitate and cut the red...

Business

DTI pushes for ‘progressive compliance’ with Clean Air Act

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

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is in favor of a "progressive compliance" with stringent emission standards of the controversial Clean Air Act. Acting DTI Secretary Thomas G. Aquino told reporters...

Business