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Education beyond borders for global competitiveness Business Mirror October 26, 2016 “EDUCATION Beyond Borders for Global Competitiveness” was the theme of the sixth National Education Forum (NEF).  It is very timely as the 21st century presents unparalleled risks, as well as opportunities for the whole world and the societies in
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PHL halal-certified producers bet on global market potential Business Mirror October 19, 2016 To meet the rising demand from the country and abroad, a fast-growing number of Philippine companies seek the halal certification of their products from local certifying bodies recognized internationally. Halal means the product does not contain any
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Electronics top exports in August Business Mirror October 19, 2016 ELECTRONIC products remained the country’s top exports as the sector grew by 11.6 percent, from $2.359 billion in August 2015 to $2.633 billion, accounting for 53.7 percent of the total export revenues in August 2016, the most recent export report
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Trade chief: Tourism helps MSMEs grow Business Mirror October 19, 2016 PASAY CITY—Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez expressed strong support for the development of the Philippine tourism industry during the 42nd Philippine Business Conference and Expo on October 13. “We would like to push for tourism because it is an
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Sydney Harbor Tall Ships to open call center in PHL’ Business Mirror October 19, 2016 SYDNEY, Australia—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) welcomes Australia’s Sydney Harbor (SH) Tall Ships, a company operating cruises and private charters in Sydney Harbor as it opens  its call center in the Philippines. During
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EDC opposes proposed Excise Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages Export Development Council News October 18, 2016  The Export Development Council (EDC) expresses its reservation to House Bill No. 292 “An Act Imposing Excise Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs)” which seeks to levy, assess and collect an excise tax of
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BIR reduces requirements for TIN application Export Development Council News October 18, 2016  The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reduces its documentary requirements for the application for Tax Identification Number under Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 93-2016 issued last 2 September 2016. This circular covers applications of self-employed individuals, estates
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DOST supports PEDP 2015-2017 through innovation programs Export Development Council News October 18, 2016  The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is implementing programs supporting the Strategies of the Philippine Export Development Plan 2015-2017. Setting-up of One Stop Laboratory Services for Global Competitiveness (One Lab) is one of DOST’s programs
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FDA mandates electronic filing for License to Operate Export Development Council News October 18, 2016  Started September 1, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandates all applicants for License to Operate (LTO) to file their applications through the FDA website (www.fda.gov.ph). Documentary requirements for the application are provided under
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De minimis increase to P10,000 Export Development Council News October 18, 2016 Imported goods valued at P10,000 and below are no longer subject to duties and taxes pursuant to the Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 2-2016. The CAO implements the de minimis provision of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act
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