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Time To Brush Up On Your Tagalog
By Paul Midler | August 27, 2007
Officials in the Philippines are saying that quality problems in China are good for them. China’s loss may be their gain, apparently. This might be a good time to brush up on your Tagalog…
THE Philippine manufacturing and export industries, particularly the gifts toys and housewares (GTH), furniture and fashion accessories, are seen to benefit from the recall of Chinese products in the United States. “This is the opportunity for the Philippine export industry to boom because of the quality of our products,” said Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) president Eric Mendoza in the sidelines of the MCCI-led forum on Corporate Social Responsibility last Friday in celebration of the Mandaue Business Month.
Mendoza said the recall of Chinese products in the US over issues concerning food and product safety will instead open a strong demand for Philippine products in the international market “because of its proven quality and durability.” Philexport-Cebu executive director Fred Escalona believes that for as long as the country continues to produce quality products, there is a chance that the Philippines’ manufacturing and export industries will gain from the bad publicity China is having.
Topics: SE Asia, China, Importing |