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Inefficiencies continue to stunt growth of Phl agri sector

October 27, 2014 - 12:00am

The agricultural sector has described as urgent the country’s need to modernize infrastructure, facilities, equipment, and technologies to enable the industry to compete at regional and global levels.

Business As Usual

Phl, Chile to expand bilateral trade

By Philexport News and Features | September 30, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippines and Chile have agreed to further expand bilateral trade especially in the field of fruit trading.

Business

Food manufacturers seek more gov’t support to grow

By Louella Desiderio | April 1, 2013 - 12:00am

Food manufacturers are seeking more support from the government such as removal of import and export duties on processing of raw materials, reduced power costs and greater access to financing to enable grow the sector...

Business

EDC, NCC push for lower domestic shipping cost

March 4, 2012 - 12:00am

The Export Development Council (EDC) has decided to relaunch its advocacy to bring down domestic shipping cost, including port charges.

Business

Food expo sales seen to hit $1.4M

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | February 25, 2012 - 12:00am

Sales for this year’s Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc.,(Philfoodex) is expected to exceed last year’s onsite sales of $1.4 million.

Business

Exporters adopt 'wait-and-see' attitude

By Philexport News and Features | August 29, 2011 - 12:00am

Exporters are adopting a “wait-and-see” strategy as the unstable peso-dollar exchange rate continues to impact on their revenues and competitiveness.    

Business

Big industries seek new legislation in 3 sectors

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | October 29, 2010 - 12:00am

The Seven Big Winners or industries that provide the most jobs and investments in the country got together to ask the government for new legislation and reforms in their specific sectors.

Business

Philfoodex sets 9th Philippine Food Expo

January 24, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (Philfoodex) Inc., the country’s biggest organization of food manufacturers and exporters, will hold the 9th Philippine Food Expo at the SM Megamall...

Agriculture

Businessmen urge full implementation of agriculture modernization law

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | October 22, 2009 - 12:00am

Local businessmen are asking the government to fully implement the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (RA 8435).

Business

Mango exporters seek gov’t help to maintain China market

By Rocel Felix | August 4, 2006 - 12:00am

Mango exporters are urging the government to explore options outside of the diplomatic channels to come up with acceptable quarantine protocols for fresh mango shipments from the Philippines before China imposes...

Business