Philippines: Philippines communities lobby in US
According to an official from the Board of Investments (BoI), Philippino communities in the United States are lobbying for support to pass a bill, which will facilitate strengthening the garment industry of Philippines.
Egytex News Desk
Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
Under this bill, the Philippines-made garments manufactured by using textiles and yarns sourced from US would have duty-free entry into the US market. This will help textile industries of both the countries. he Filipino communities in abroad are receiving local candidates’ support for the bill. A positive feedback for the bill has been received from around 95 percent of the 21 candidates.
The BoI plans to support a rally for the bill within two months period when the US Congress is in recess for midterm elections, and the session for this will start on 16th of November and will continue till mid of December.
Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
From the Egytex news archive, first published on 2 November 2010. Figures and names are as reported at the time.
