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Footwear, garments sectors not ready for US-led TPP Business Mirror April 13, 2016 EXPORTERS said that it would be difficult for local manufacturers to meet the requirements of foreign buyers for footwear and garments under a free-trade agreement (FTA) in Asia Pacific, led by the United States. Philippine Exporters Confederation
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PH sustains position as mature regional hub for IT, business process management Philippine Information Agency (PIA) April 13, 2016 Even with continuing robust growth in the last five years, the Philippines is further sustaining its position as a mature regional hub for information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) as
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EO in the way of accreditation body for PH multimodal transport operators Port Calls Asia April 12, 2016 The push to have a national accreditation body for multimodal transport operators (MTOs) in the Philippines, one of the integrative actions being pursued by member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian
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Rules on PNP?regulated chemicals likely to take effect in May Port Calls Asia April 12, 2016 The new implementing rules and regulations (IRR) that will clarify the list of chemicals under Philippine National Police (PNP) control and detail how applicants can obtain permits and accreditation to acquire such substances are
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PH eyes bigger share of UAE?s food market Philippine Daily Inquirer March 29, 2016 Philippine food exporters bagged about $109 million (or some P5 billion) in sales at the world?s biggest annual food and hospitality show held at the United Arab Emirates last month. According to the Center for International
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PHL seen as electronics production hub in region Business Mirror March 31, 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has seen the Philippines to be a production hub for electronics companies in the region, as the country attracts more investments in the sector. DTI said on Thursday that the
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Filipino talent to shine anew at ?Salone Internazionale? The Manila Times March 26, 2016 The global spotlight shines on the new Philippine style as the Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (CITEM), through Design Philippines return to the April 2016 edition of Salone Internazionale del Mobile with a grand showcase
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Gov't told: Reduce tariffs imposed on bananas shipped to Japan Sun Star Davao posted April 3, 2016 THE Philippine and Japanese governments have yet to set the date for the renegotiation of tariffs imposed on banana products shipped to Japan under the Philippine-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (Pjepa), an official said.
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EMB Preps Delegates for Outbound Business Mission to Canada and US Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) posted March 2016 The Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently held a briefing for interested exporters at the DTI International Building in preparation for its outbound business mission
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EMB, DLSU Hold Forum on ASEAN Economic Community Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) posted March 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), in partnership with the De La Salle University (DLSU), recently organized a forum titled ?Examining the Foundations of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) for an ASEAN
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