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The US announced the other day that it is filing a case against eight countries
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The US announced the other day that it is filing a case against eight countries
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GMA approves revision of MVDP

By Marichu A. Villanueva1 | September 18, 2002 - 12:00am

President Arroyo has approved the revision of the Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) to help local car manufacturers and parts makers harness their full potential in light of rapid globalization under...

Business

BOI mulls consultant to review car development program

By Marianne V. Go | April 2, 2001 - 12:00am

The Board of Investments (BOI) is studying the possibility of hiring a consultant to review the Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP) and make sure that it is consistent with the rules of the World Trade Organization...

Business

US to file WTO suit vs RP over car program

By Des Ferriols | November 8, 2000 - 12:00am

The United States will lodge a formal complaint against the Philippines before the World Trade Organization (WTO) for its continued implementation of a local content requirement for the automotive sector. Sources...

Business

DTI downplays US threat to file WTO case vs RP

By Des Ferriols | May 4, 2000 - 12:00am

The Philippines has downplayed the threat of the United States to file a suit at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for what it calls unfair trade practices in the local automotive industry where assemblers are...

Business