Aquino urges banana exporters to diversify market

Arakan, North Cotabato women wash Cavendish bananas ready for export as this mountainous town has become a center for agribusiness in Central Mindanao area. With GSP privileges, the Philippines will be able to export bananas, among others, to the US without having to pay corresponding tariffs. PHOTO BY PINOY GONZALES/PDI CONTRIBUTOR

President Benigno Aquino on Monday told banana exporters reeling from the stringent rules imposed on their product by China not to put all their eggs in one basket and to diversify their market.

Posted: May 15th, 2012 in Latest Business Stories | Read More »

Pangilinan, Razon: Titans clash over oil deal with Chinese firm

By Gil C. Cabacungan

Ports tycoon Enrique Razon is opposing a plan by Philex Mining Corp. chair Manuel Pangilinan to bring in a Chinese company as a partner in tapping natural gas deposits in Recto Bank off the coast of Palawan province.

Posted: May 9th, 2012 in Editor's Pick,Headlines | Read More »

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