As the tuna war between the two companies worsens, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) yesterday said it will step into the fray. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Zenaida C. Maglaya said the DTI is going to mediate between Century Pacific Group and Foodsphere Inc. to clarify certain issues raised in a letter from Foodsphere to Secretary Peter B. Favila. Earlier, DTI met the representatives from both companies separately expressing willingness to sit down and talk.

Cahiles-Magkilat, B. (2010, January 21). DTI agrees to mediate tuna dispute. Manila Bulletin, p. B-2.