are there laws regulating the rice trade in the philippines?
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i have read in newspaper about the NARIC, RCA etc. this may be dead but there is an office that control the rice trade
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They have laws there?
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I can't find the article online, but the article was published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on December 12, 2004.
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The agricultural industry of the Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in South East Asia. The market consists mostly of services, as productivity in agriculture and industry is growing as well.\n\nHistorically, the Philippines was primarily an agricultural region producing copra, maize, hemp, rice, sugar, and tobacco. Mining was also notable as the mountains contain substantial amounts of chrome, copper, gold, iron, lead, manganese, and silver. Fishing has been another important occupation, centered in Manila Bay and the Sulu Archipelago. Although fishing has been important, its future is bleak due to expensive funds and equipments.\n\nImportant sectors of the Philippine economy include agriculture and industry, particularly food processing, textiles and garments, and electronics and automobile parts. Most industries are concentrated in the urban areas around metropolitan Manila. Mining also has great potential in the Philippines, which possesses significant reserves of chromite, nickel, and copper. Recent natural gas finds off the islands of Palawan add to the country's substantial geothermal, hydro, and coal energy reserves. In conclusion, the Philippines is abundant in mineral resources and natural gas.\n\n\nBackground\nSince the end of the World War II, the Philippine economy has had a mixed history of growth and development. Over the years, the Philippines has gone from being one of the richest countries in Asia (following Japan) to being one of the poorest. Growth immediately after the war was rapid, but slowed over time. A severe recession in 1984-85 saw the economy shrink by more than 10%, and perceptions of political instability during the Aquino administration further dampened economic activity. During his administration, President Ramos introduced a broad range of economic reforms and initiatives designed to spur business growth and foreign investment. As a result, the Philippines saw a period of rapid sustained growth, but the Asian financial crisis triggered in 1997 slowed economic development in the Philippines once again. In 1998, the Philippine economy deteriorated as a result of spill-over from the Asian financial crisis and poor weather conditions. Growth fell to about -0.5% in 1998 from 5% in 1997, but recovered to 2.9% by 1999. President Estrada tried to resist protectionist measures; and efforts to continue the reforms begun by the Ramos administration made significant progress. A major bank failure in April 2000 and the impeachment and subsequent departure of President Estrada in the beginning of 2001 led to lower growth. The current administration under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is pushing towards faster and more rapid economic growth. In 2004, the Philippine economy grew by 6.1%, a pleasant surprise, beating most analysts and even the government's estimates. However, the advent of high oil prices might dampen growth estimates for 2005. As of 2006 the economy of the Philippines had a phenomenal growth since the month of November 2005 effecting for lowering of petroleum products and increase of job and industrial opportunities for people and having the currency of the Philippines one of the most oustanding in growth in the world.\n\n\nEconomy year 2005\nThe Philippines was less severely affected by the Asian financial crisis of 1998 than its neighbors, aided in part by annual remittances of $7-8 billion from overseas workers and no sustained runup in asset prices or foreign borrowing prior to the crisis. From a 0.6% decline in 1998, GDP expanded by 2.4% in 1999, and 4.4% in 2000, but slowed to 3.2% in 2001 in the context of a global economic slowdown, an export slump, and political and security concerns. GDP growth accelerated to 4.3% in 2002, 4.7% in 2003, and about 6% in 2004, reflecting the continued resilience of the service sector, and improved exports and agricultural output. Nonetheless, it will take a higher, sustained growth path to make appreciable progress in pove
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Foreigners can not own land in the RP They may buy leasehold houses or Condiminums but have to pay rent for the land that they sit on.\n\nThe 1987 Constitution bans foreigners from owning land in the\nPhilippines. The Investors' Lease Act (R.A. 7652, 1994) allows\nforeign companies investing in the Philippines to lease land for\n50 years, renewable once for another 25 years, for a maximum 75\nyears.
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China once had a strict policy of self sufficiency in terms of consuming grain grown domestically vs. importing from outside sources.  \n\nTrade of grain happens throughout the world and is imported/daily on may exchanges (i.e. Chicago Board of Trade CBOT).  The only limitations are from organizations such as the World Trade Organization (WTO) limiting and/or regulating world trade, agreements between certain countries (i.e. NAFTA agreement), or government agencies that have strict quality control guidelines for foodstuff (i.e. Food and Drug Administration FDA).
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There does not seem to be one, but here is the regular address, and some information.\n\nBOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE\nExecutive Director\nDOJ Agencies Bldg., NIA Road \ncor. East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City\nTel. 927-2688 \n\nRevised Rules and Regulations\nhttp://www.doj.gov.ph/revised/page2.html\n\nOther legal information\nhttp://www.helplinelaw.com/lawyers/international/philippines-lawyers.php\n\nPhillipine Supreme Court E-Library\nhttp://www.supremecourt.gov.ph/index.php
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http://www2.seasite.niu.edu/tagalogdiscuss/_disc2/000016a7.htm
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The 1956 Rizal Law (RA 1425) of Sen. Claro M. Recto is a passage of law making the study of Jose Rizal and his novels compulsory in all colleges in the Philippines.
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Investing money to develop agricultural areas into industrial zones is good---partly though.\n\nFirst of all, the Philippines is an agricultural nation. Perhaps some agricultural areas should be developed, but not all. Since it is an agricultural nation, it derives its economy from agriculture. If  these areas will be developed into industrial zones, a good part of the economy will be crippled.\n\nSecond, people who depend on agriculture for a living will lost their jobs. If their skills are only limited to agriculture, where will they go once these areas are industrialized? \n\nLastly, and this is just my opinion, if agricultural areas will be turned into industrial zones, and considering that the money comes from Western countries, the Philippines will then have a debt of gratitude to these nations. Meaning, its government will do whatever these nations will tell them to do. Another form of colonization, eh?\n\nIndustrialization is not bad as long as it is done with responsibility---which I doubt the Philippine government has. Yeah, I am disillusioned. I'm a Filipino too.
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Rights and duties vary from country to country. I would suggest that you secure some books such a Civil Code,a Family Code, and a book on Rights of Women and Children. In the Philippines, here, these are the best sources for answers to your question. But if you are not in the Philippines, buy some books which are similar in nature to the ones I mentioned.
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Different countries have different rules about importing agricultural products.  Check the rules of the nations you have in mind.
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Corruption is there, but not all officials are corrupt. (Just like in any other country)\nIt is much much easier to find corrupt officials in the Philippines though. I think tolerance from peers is what's keeping them there.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has a searchable database that you can use to check on the registered businesses in the Philippines.\n\nhttp://www.sec.gov.ph/
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try http://www.prc.gov.ph/
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Respected legal systems must have fairness at the core of their foundation. The Philippines along with other countries including the US are long due for an overhaul.
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yup call philippine embassy for information by that they will help you what you need to do.. call theyre nice people! goodluck. try google or yahoo for website link.