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Gov’t urged to use duty for cement industry

By Marianne V. Go | July 9, 2003 - 12:00am

Fair Trade Alliance (FTA) convenor and former Senator Wigberto Tañada is urging the government to use the proceeds of the safeguard tariff on imported cement to strengthen safety nets and aid struggling...

Business

GMA urged not to sign ‘open skies’ accord

May 20, 2003 - 12:00am

Organized labor, businessmen and civil society groups led by the Fair Trade Alliance (FTA) cautioned President Arroyo yesterday against signing an RP-US ‘open skies’ accord without first consulting affected...

Business