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abtest

Small retailers, consumers warned on fake cigarettes

July 31, 2021 - 12:00am

The Federation of Philippine Industries has warned small retailers such as sari-sari stores and consumers against patronizing illegal cigarettes as they face charges and penalties including jail time.

Business

FPI wants stricter rules on product standards

By Louella Desiderio | October 26, 2020 - 12:00am

The country’s group of manufacturers is proposing stricter rules on product standards to protect consumers from substandard goods.

Business

FPI pushes for revision of Philippine trade policies

By Louella Desiderio | September 8, 2020 - 12:00am

The Federation of Philippine Industries is urging the government to recalibrate trade policies to help local industries and protect consumers from the entry of lower priced and substandard imports amid the COVID-19...

Business

Desperate times, desperate measures

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | November 23, 2019 - 12:00am

Some may not realize it yet, but our country is on the verge of a major power supply crisis that could turn out to be far worse than that experienced in the ‘90s if left unaddressed.

Business

Industry group airs concern over delay of Subic power proj

By Louella Desiderio | June 23, 2014 - 12:00am

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has raised concern over the issuance of a Writ of Kalikasan by the Supreme Court on a power plant project in Subic, citing this could have negative effects on the e...

Business

SC urged to expel LPGMA from House

By Edu Punay | May 13, 2014 - 12:00am

A petition in the Supreme Court (SC) is seeking to have the LPG Marketers Association Inc. (LPGMA) expelled from the House of Representatives.

Metro

FPI urges BOC to curb smuggling

November 7, 2013 - 12:00am

Manufacturers are urging the Bureau of Customs to curb the smuggling of substandard finished products and commodities that hurt subsectors in the industry.

Business

LPGMA slams 'Big 3'

By Paolo Romero | November 8, 2011 - 12:00am

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers’ Association (LPGMA) complained of harassment by the so-called “Big 3” oil companies after the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) pushed for the filing...

Headlines

Group warns local officials on ukay-ukay trade

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | August 31, 2011 - 12:00am

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has issued a warning against local government officials who are allowing ukay-ukay trade to continue in their areas of jurisdiction.

Business

BOC urged to do the purchase of seized smuggled goods

By Iris Gonzales | December 13, 2010 - 12:00am

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said the Bureau of Customs could do the compulsory acquisition of smuggled goods directly, saying that it would be faster and more efficient.

Business