This is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines - The Aquino administration is now crafting a long-term development plan on the back of criticisms fro
Read MoreThis is an article repost. THE PRIVATE SECTOR remains “less than healthy” and “continuing weaknesses” should be resolved if the Philippines wants to
Read MoreThis is an article repost. HIGHER economic growth can be achieved if the business climate improves and government tax efforts are intensified, the In
Read MoreThis is an article repost. POLICY inconsistencies, particularly those involving ownership limits, can hamper private-public partnership (PPP) project
Read MoreThis is an article repost. The recent Supreme Court ruling on the extent of foreign ownership in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. has further i
Read MoreThis is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines - The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) said yesterday the Philippines can still attract foreign investment
Read MoreThis article by columnist Benjamin E. Diokno is a repost. Balanced growth in the 1970s, growth with equity in the ‘80s, and now inclusive growth -- a
Read MoreThis is a reposted editorial piece. A year into the Aquino administration, human rights continue to be violated with impunity by government forces in
Read MoreThis is an article repost. For many years now, we have been trying to amend the 1987 Constitution principally to remove the restrictive economic prov
Read MoreThis is an article repost. FACT: The number of classrooms cannot keep up with an ever-increasing demand for it. Even if the Department of Education
Read MoreThis is an article repost. FOREIGN businessmen have not seen much improvement in the first year of the Aquino administration but are hopeful that as
Read MoreThis is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines—Eleven members of the Aquino Cabinet have signed the Integrity Pledge, effectively joining a private s
Read MoreAt the Arangkada website launch press conference on July 20, 2011 held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati City, the members of the Joint Foreig
Read MoreBy Gerardo P. Sicat July 20, 2011 Changing times in the face of unchanging laws defines the conflict of the ages: reform vs. status quo, a more pros
Read MoreThis is an article repost. By BERNARDO M. VILLEGAS July 18, 2011 MANILA, Philippines — Thanks to my friend and professional colleague, Dr. Raul Fab
Read MoreFitch Ratings said the Philippines should attract more investments and accelerate growth of the overall economy to get another credit-rating lift and
Read MoreSTATEMENT ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE BOT LAW 19 July 2011 HON. RONALD COSALAN Chairman Committee on Public Works House of Representatives
Read MoreTo achieve its “fighting target” of 7-8% growth per year under its term, the new administration is betting on a few key initiatives and the continue
Read MoreThis is the June 2011 issue of the AmCham-Investment Climate Improvement Project/Arangkada Legislative Tracker which reflects the current status of th
Read MoreTHIS YEAR’S list of investment areas where businesses will be eligible for tax perks will come into effect within the month, after Malacañang finally
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