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Local firms urged to reposition products

June 20, 2001 - 12:00am

Filipino exporters have a fair grasp of their markets. That’s the good news. But the fact that they are fighting it out in the commodity market where the cheapest goods often win makes them highly vulnerable...

Business

Local firms urged to reposition products

June 19, 2001 - 12:00am

Filipino exporters have a fair grasp of their markets. That’s the good news. But the fact that they are fighting it out in the commodity market where the cheapest...

Business