The Philippines has requested Japan to consider enhanced market access for cavendish bananas in exchange for Japan’s interest for market access of its automotive products. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual and Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expressed optimism for the revival of the garment industry as it prepares to mount massive public awareness campaign, particularly the businesses in the country on the economic benefits that can be gained from the implementation of the Regional...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) incurred P3.4 billion in forgone revenues due to lower pork import tariffs, the Department of Finance (DOF) reported on Monday, Nov. 22. The tax collection losses stemmed from the government’s effort to boost the supply of pork and stabilize its retail prices in the...
The government intends to halt rice importation during the local harvest season to help protect farmers, according to a Palace official. (File photo/Keith Bacongco/Manila Bulletin) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque explained that rice importation will only be carried out after the domestic harvest...
Senator Risa Hontiveros urged Malacañang on Wednesday, May 19, to take back the executive order (EO) that lowers tariffs on imported rice, saying this will burden Filipino rice farmers. (Keith Bacongco/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) “I urge Malacañang to recall EO 135. Lowering imported rice...
Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Friday, May 7, attributed to the vigilance of stakeholders the government's decision to revise its pork importation policy. Senator Francis Pangilinan (Senate of the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) “Tagumpay ito ng ating sama-sama at tulong-tulong na...
The temporary reduction in pork import tariffs will slash the government’s revenue haul this year, but the Department of Finance (DOF) said these losses are necessary to ease the burden on consumers already reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic. Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez...
