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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights of women.

The CHR said … Read the rest

Aug 11, 20080

Roxas seeks to reform RP trade talks

Aurea Calica
Philippine Star

Sen. Manuel Roxas II is seeking to reform the way the government negotiates international trade agreements to avoid the problems experienced in relation to the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).

“Let’s be frank about it. I’m … Read the rest

Aug 10, 20080

‘Coherent trade policy’ sought

Ma. Elisa P. Osorio
Philippine Star

Multi-sectoral groups are urging the government to come up with a more coherent trade policy in negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other trade agreements.

Rice Watch and Action Network (R1), fisheries … Read the rest

May 17, 20080

Proposed bilateral agreement with Europe progressing slowly

Elaine Ruzul S. Ramos
Manila Standard

The European Commission has criticized the Philippines for the lack of progress in a proposed bilateral partnership and cooperation agreement, saying the deal would have benefited the nearly one million Filipinos working and living … Read the rest

Apr 27, 20080

PCCI urges reforms on int’l trade deals

Ma. Elisa P. Osorio
Philippine Star

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the largest business group in the country, is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to institutionalize reforms with the way it deals in international trade.… Read the rest

Jan 2, 20080

RP to lose P4.75b on first year of Japan pact

Lawrence Agcaoili
Manila Standard

The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement is expected to cost the national coffers as much as P4.75 billion in the first year of its implementation, according to a study conducted by the Department of Finance.

The study, … Read the rest

Oct 20, 20070

Under JPEPA, no export of hazardous wastes to Philippines

Solita Collas-Monsod
Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — Will signing the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) give Japan carte blanche to export its toxic and other hazardous wastes to the Philippines? No. The fact that with JPEPA the Philippines imposes zero tariffs … Read the rest

Oct 9, 20070

Govt allays fears that JPEPA violates RP charter

Manila Times

Although pitted against legal luminaries from the anti-JPEPA groups, the government panel succeeded in explaining constitutional issues raised against the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) in yesterday’s joint hearing conducted by the Senate committees on foreign relations and … Read the rest

Oct 9, 20070

Senate wants Japan deal rid of flaws

Fel V. Maragay
Manila Standard

LEGAL eagles yesterday identified the “unconstitutional” provisions of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement that were inserted to accommodate demands by Tokyo, saying these should be removed before the treaty is ratified by the Senate.

This … Read the rest

Oct 9, 20070

Job loss for 100,000 workers feared if JPEPA passed

Mayen Jaymalin
Philippine Star

Close to 100, 000 Filipino workers are likely to lose their jobs with the impending entry of cheaper but unsafe imported vehicles, said the Philippine Metalworkers Alliance (PMA), whose members trooped to the Senate to warn … Read the rest

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