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"We may be considered by the Guinness Book of World Records as having the most flavorful mango in the world, but there is a very slim chance for Philippine mangoes to expand in the US main market. There is no way for us right now to compete with producers like Mexico and Peru," said Roberto Amores, president of the Philippine Mango Exporters Confederation Inc. and Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization Inc. (Philfoodex).


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Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) would be taking appropriate steps to defend the local mango from being sidelined in the export market.


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He said the country’s intellectual property rights "are protected under Article 22 of the Trade Related Aspects on Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement as a member of the World Trade Organization and this includes goods that originate in our country."


The TRIPS agreement specifically provides for the protection of geographical indications.


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RP mangoes having tough time penetrating US market

By Rocel Felix | April 24, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippines still has a long way to go in fully penetrating the US mainland market for mango exports. "We may be considered by the Guinness Book of World Records as having the most flavorful mango in the...

Business

A threatened sunshine industry

By Rey Gamboa | June 20, 2005 - 12:00am

As the integrity, credibility and legitimacy of the national leadership undergo continuing challenge, several developments in the international market are occurring that undermine the competitiveness of our products...

Business

Barking up the wrong (mango) tree

By Bong R. Osorio | June 6, 2005 - 12:00am

Ah, nothing like the sweet, colorful fruits of summer to bring cheer to any occasion. Family dinners and continental dinner buffets would not be complete without an entire cornucopia of watermelons, cantaloupes,...

Lifestyle Business

Palace to take action on Manila Mango controversy

By Paolo Romero | May 30, 2005 - 12:00am

Malacañang is taking moves to assert the Philippines’ rights over the name "Manila Mango" which is being used by Mexico to label their mangoes being exported to the US. Executive Secretary...

Business

RP mulls WTO action on Manila Mango controversy

By Marianne V. Go | May 22, 2005 - 12:00am

The government will fight moves by any country to appropriate the brand "Manila Mango" as a geographical indication, Intellectual Property Office (IPO) director general Adrian S. Cristobal said. He said...

Business

Santos orders probe on use of Manila Mango brand by Mexico

By Marianne V. Go | May 21, 2005 - 12:00am

Trade and Industry Secretary Juan B. Santos has ordered the Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP) and the trade department’s posts and offices abroad to investigate the reported usage by Mexico of the brand...

Business