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TARIFF COMMISSIONER EDGARDO ABON

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RP mulls tariff cut for pharma products

By Marianne V. Go | August 31, 2006 - 12:00am

The Philippines plans to cut some of its existing tariffs for pharmaceutical products, while lowering tariffs on raw material inputs as part of the soon to be completed comprehensive review of the country’s...

Business

Early publication of 2006 tariff schedule not possible

By Marianne V. Go | November 30, 2005 - 12:00am

Industry and business planners may have to rely on 2005 tariff rates at least for the first quarter or the first half of 2006 as the technical committee of the Cabinet-level Tariff and Related Matters (CTRM) has...

Business