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Meat importers seek extension of tariff cuts

By Danessa Rivera | September 30, 2022 - 12:00am

Meat importers and traders have urged President Marcos to issue an executive order to further lower tariffs on pork imports for another five years to help address rising inflation and food security concerns.

Business

Finished goods take priority in gov’t’s MFN tariff review

By Marianne V. Go | August 13, 2003 - 12:00am

The government has decided to prioritize finished products in the review of the country’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates, with intermediate products and raw materials following in succession. This was...

Business

NG reviews MFN rates

By Marianne V. Go | July 16, 2003 - 12:00am

The National Government has started a review of the country’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates beyond 2004, Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II said yesterday.

Business

FPI, PCA back Asahi Glass’ bid for safeguard measures

By Marianne V. Go | July 8, 2003 - 12:00am

The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), as well as the Philippine Constructors Association Inc. (PCA) are supporting Asahi Glass Inc.’s application for safeguard measures. According to FPI’s ...

Business

Government okays 6-month tariff cut on PUV spare parts

By Marianne V. Go | April 8, 2003 - 12:00am

The Cabinet-level Tariff and Related Matters (TRM) committee has approved a temporary six-month tariff reduction on certain imported spare parts used by public utility vehicles (PUV) such as jeepneys and buses...

Business

RP not keen on lowering tariff rates by 2004

By Marianne V. Go | July 8, 2002 - 12:00am

The Philippines, along with a couple of other ASEAN member countries, is reportedly not too keen on immediately lowering its tariff rates to a uniform five percent by 2004 under the Most Favored Nation (MFN) commitment....

Business