Philippines

PhilippinesThe Philippines is emerging from a difficult economic and political phase into a period of new opportunities. The recent election of a new president with a strong mandate makes necessary reforms possible. The Philippines has some unique advantages within Southeast Asia as the largest country in the region to have English both as an official language and one that is widely spoken.
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PNoy waves banner for Philippine Tropical Fabrics Day – GMANews.TV

By on 3 January 2011

PNoy waves banner for Philippine Tropical Fabrics DayGMANews.TV86, placing the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) and the Department of Science and Technology in charge. Aquino said that as the use of ...
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US Congress disapproves ‘Save the Industries Act’ – Fibre2fashion.com

By on 31 December 2010
US Congress disapproves ‘Save the Industries Act’ – Fibre2fashion.com

Fibre2fashion.comUS Congress disapproves 'Save the Industries Act'Fibre2fashion.comAccording to the Board of Investments (BoI), the Save the Industries Act, which intended at saving the sick garment industry of Philippines, could not pass ...
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Comprehensive garment, textile plan sought – Manila Bulletin

By on 30 December 2010

Comprehensive garment, textile plan soughtManila BulletinTeresita Agoncillo, executive director of the Confederation of Garment and Textile Exporters of the Philippines (CONGEP), said the industry is working out ...
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Save Act fails to pass US Congress – Philippine Star

By on 30 December 2010

Save Act fails to pass US CongressPhilippine StarAn insider who spoke under the condition of anonymity called for an audit of the Garments and Textile Development Board (GTDO). The GTDO has P600 million ...
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Western firms’ rules a new trade barrier? – BusinessWorld Online

By on 26 December 2010
Western firms’ rules a new trade barrier? – BusinessWorld Online

BusinessWorld OnlineWestern firms' rules a new trade barrier?BusinessWorld Online"The garments industry has been on compliance mode since the end of the '90s," Confederation of Garment Exporters of the Philippines Executive Director ...
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Tindahang Pinoy unveiled for holiday season – Manila Bulletin

By on 24 December 2010

Tindahang Pinoy unveiled for holiday seasonManila BulletinMANILA, Philippines (PNA) - Celebrate the holiday season Filipino style with the best products from thriving entrepreneurs all over the country at Tindahang ...
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