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In a press conference, Spanish Embassy economic and commercial counselor Jose Miguel Cortes elaborated that foreign investors feel that there is over-regulation and state, as well as judicial,  intervention in the Philippines.


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Speaking during yesterday’s celebration of Spanish Day, Jose Miguel Cortes, Spanish embassy economic and commercial counselor, said Spain has been discussing with Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano how to interest the Spanish tourism sector in the investment possibilities available in the Philippines. 


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"The measure is harsh, impractical and unrealistic," said Jose Miguel  Cortes, economic and commercial counselor of the Spanish embassy in Manila in a letter to Agriculture Undersecretary Arthur Yap who heads Task Force AO 39. 


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Spanish traders still cautious due to perceived ‘economic instability’

By Marianne V. Go | September 5, 2006 - 12:00am

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce warned yesterday the government that Spanish businessmen continue to stay on the sidelines and remain cautious towards investing in the Philippines due to perceived economic instability. In...

Business

Spain to bring more tourists to RP despite terror threat

By Pia Lee-Brago | October 14, 2005 - 12:00am

Despite threats of terrorism and advisories against travel to the Philippines, Spanish tourists and investors will continue to visit the country starting this year, the Spanish embassy said yesterday. Speaking during...

Headlines

Spain bucks new RP rule on meat imports

By Rocel Felix | June 18, 2004 - 12:00am

Spain is objecting to the proposed amendments to Administrative Order 39 (AO 39) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) which it said uses the veterinary quarantine clearance (VQC) to restrict international trade...

Business