date:Oct 15, 2018
The International Banana Conference, organized by the Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. -Region XI Chapter, started yesterday. The major industry players reiterated their call on government to negotiate for lower tariffs in export destination nations.
Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA) Executive Director Stephen A. Antig, in an interview, expressed frustration over the governments slow reaction to their appeals.
Philippine banana exports are slapped with an 8