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Sen Poe: Is the biz sector ready for ASEAN integration?

Rappler.com

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How prepared is the Philippine business sector for the economic integration of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2015? Senator Grace Poe wants government agencies to brief Congress on the country’s preparations for ASEAN 2015 so it can pass laws that will protect the local industry. The senator filed a resolution urging the Senate to look at ways the country can maximize its potential once ASEAN economic integration goes into full swing starting in 2015. The senator said that a thorough study on the impacts of trade liberalization is needed to ensure that the concerns of the business sector are addressed.


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