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MANILA, Philippines --- Congress is committed to the removal of “structural impediments” to investments and encourages aggressive progra
Read MoreThe JFC is pleased to participate in the 2013 Philippine Development Forum (PDF), and be part of the substantive policy dialogue among stakeholders on
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines - The Philippines has yet to fully capitalize on the benefits of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), beyond those t
Read MoreTHE chairman of the Senate Committees on Trade and Commerce and Economic Affairs is inclined to endorse the passage of pending bills that would rela
Read MoreBUSINESS GROUPS yesterday called on Congress to act fast on priority bills to avoid being sidetracked by preparations for the 2013 midterm
Read MoreThe Philippines is very gradually edging closer to the establishment of a dedicated government department charged with promoting and supporting the
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it has already addressed the problem being raised by foreign carriers on the common
Read MoreThe Department of Finance (DoF) shot down the appeals of foreign airlines that operate in the Philippines for tax relief or a change in the type of
Read MoreTHE AMERICAN Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. (AmCham) is optimistic about recommended business laws given recent progress in Congress.
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Read MoreOctober 14, 2011 Joint Foreign Chambers’ Statement on Competition Legislation The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) are firmly of the opinion that a well
Read MoreBUSINESS GROUPS expect the bulk of recommended laws to pass within the next 18 months as the government helps fast-track economic competitiveness im
Read MoreFOREIGN CHAMBERS want the government to consider shortening the Foreign Investment Negative List to support President Benigno S. C. Aquino III’s pro
Read MoreLOCAL and foreign business groups are intensifying their lobby for the passage of at least 12 proposed laws, as they prod legislators to make 2011 a
Read MoreWorking Schedule MANILA, Philippines — Businessmen are lukewarm to the proposed four-day work week saying Congress should better focus on the passa
Read MoreThe Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) of the Philippines and other business groups are pushing for several legislative measures that the government could
Read MoreLOCAL and foreign business groups are calling on Congress to focus on priority economic legislation to help improve the country’s investment climate
Read MoreBusiness pushes for fiscal incentives rationalization Instead of coming out with more bills, Congress should focus on priority bills, as identified
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines - Influential business groups urged members of Congress yesterday to prioritize bills on the Philippine Development Plan instead
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