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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country's biggest business organization, is pushing for the creation of the Industry-Services-Agriculture Advisory Council (ISAAC) to ensure transparency and private sector representation and participation in the formulation of international trade policies and in the preparation of negotiation objectives and strategies.

U-ACT Supports the Earth Hour 2010


The Universal Access to Competitiveness and Trade (U-ACT) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) would like to encourage individuals to commit to the challenge of solving the climate change crisis by participating in the Earth Hour 2010 on March 27, 8:20PM. Through the Earth Hour 2010, we can send a powerful global message to seriously take action on global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of the planet.

Do your part and join the Earth Hour 2010 through the following ways:

    * Switching off your signages and / or the majority of the lights at all your facilities during Earth Hour

    * Mobilizing your networks, and communities to participate during Earth Hour either by switching off their lights in their homes or attending the Earth Hour countdown event at the SM Mall of Asia on March 27, 2010 from 7:00 – 10:00 P.M.

    * Organizing your own Earth Hour event in your community or locality to widen the reach of the campaign

    * Encouraging your networks and communities to switch from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs); and

    * Using various communication channels to promote Earth Hour, including official websites, community newsletters and blogs.


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PLACE successfully concludes course on AFTA and ASEAN Plus Three FTAs
The Philippine Learning Centre for Trade and Investment Policy (PLACE),  managed and operated by the Universal Access to Competitiveness and Trade (U-ACT), has recently held a forum on “Revisiting the ASEAN  Free Trade Area and ASEAN PLUS Three FTAs,” at the Electronic Library, AIM Conference Center, Benavidez corner Trasiera Sts., Makati City.

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FTA Primers


ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA: A Primer


ASEAN-China FTA: A Primer

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U-ACT inks pact with Philexport Region 12 to undertake trade policy courses

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