The government should be ready to implement drastic changes, possibly even including a Constitutional amendment, if it is really serious in its desi
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Read MoreTo further boost transparency and curb corruption, the Joint Foreign Chambers is pushing for the immediate passage of the Freedom of Information Bil
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Read MoreThis is an article repost. A REVISED version of the Freedom of Information (FoI) bill has been completed by a Palace technical working group (TWG) an
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Read MoreThis is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines - Foreign businessmen are urging the Aquino administration to report where the Philippines is headed d
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Read MoreThis is an article repost. THE PRIVATE SECTOR remains “less than healthy” and “continuing weaknesses” should be resolved if the Philippines wants to
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Read MoreThis is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines - The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) said yesterday the Philippines can still attract foreign investment
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