OSAPIEA chief bares economic reform initiatives at CREBA meet
With the “whole of government approach” adopted by the administration of President Marcos in improving the business climate, “the Philippines is now open for business,” Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go told real estate industry players during the induction of the new set of officers of the Chamber of Real Estate and Builders’ Associations held recently......»»
Wasting our resources
I can with all honesty attest to the fact that during my entire career as a business journalist, we as a nation continue to waste our natural resources and that our farmers, miners, loggers, fishermen and most of the working population do not properly exploit the benefits and enjoy the rewards that our resources have provided us with......»»
EDITORIAL - Still, red tape
The country has a law against red tape, which was later enhanced by another law to promote ease of doing business. There is an Anti-Red Tape Authority. And yet something always gets lost in the implementation of even the most well-intentioned laws in this country......»»
Sprout Solutions brings back SaaScon PH ‘24, spotlights AI s rising influence
Human resource technology provider Sprout Solutions brought back SaaScon PH ‘24, showcasing the latest trends, technologies and strategies shaping the future of business-to-business software as a service......»»
How Sourcing Locally is a Win-Win for You and Your Community
As a business, it’s often tempting to source internationally so you can say you have international partners. While that sounds good to the ears of some, more people are having more awareness and supporting businesses who source locally as it benefits not only you as a business, but also the overall local economy in general. […].....»»
How a Proper Store Layout Can Boost Your Sales
Imagine walking into a store and feeling instantly overwhelmed. Products are haphazardly stacked, aisles are congested, and finding what you need feels like the first expedition to the North Pole. This chaotic layout might create a visual headache, but it also creates a missed opportunity for the business owner. A well-organized store layout, however, is […].....»»
Trump historic trial: Takeaways from 1st day of hush-money court case
Donald Trump entered the history books on Monday, becoming the first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges. Here are key takeaways from the opening day of “The People of the State of New York vs Donald J. Trump,” in which he faces charges of falsifying business records to conceal “hush money” payments.....»»
The Philippines is open for business
“The Philippines is open for business.”.....»»
Security Bank expects higher profit in 2024
Security Bank Corp. is expecting better profitability this year amid a double-digit growth in its lending business, the bank’s investments in technology as well as its plans to put up more branches......»»
Google vows to help Philippines SMEs expand businesses
Search engine giant Google has vowed to help small Philippine enterprises expand their business and to train thousands of parents and children on responsible technology use, Malacañang said yesterday......»»
PM heads to Singapore, Thailand, and Philippines
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines this week (April 14-20), along with a senior business delegation, signalling the Government's commitment to deepen New Zealand's international engagement, especially our relationships in South East Asia."South East Asia is a region that is more crucial than ever to our prosperity and our security......»»
Cosco nets P12.4 billion in 2023
Lucio Co’s listed retail holding firm Cosco Capital Inc. registered a slight improvement in profitability in 2023, driven by strong operating performance from all business segments......»»
Business confidence improves in Q2 – BSP
Companies in the Philippines have a more bullish outlook for the second quarter and the next 12 months amid expectations of higher consumer demand, uptick in business activities as well as easing inflation......»»
Over 700 brands featured at Franchise Asia Expo
Franchise Asia Philippines continues to be a one-stop shop of business opportunities as it showcases over 700 brands at the SMX Convention Center Manila on April 12 to 14......»»
SPi Global to hire more BPO workers
MANILA – SPi Global, the business process outsourcing arm of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., will employ more Filipinos to support its projected 14-percent revenue growth in 2011......»»
CNPF net income up by 12 percent in 2023
Century Pacific Food Inc., the Po family’s listed food and beverage firm, overcame headwinds from inflationary environment last year to finish with a double-digit profit growth, driven by a strong performance of its branded business......»»
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon to visit Philippines
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to the Philippines with a senior business delegation next week as part of a three-country swing in Southeast Asia aimed at deepening international engagement, his office announced yesterday......»»
Soriano: Advice to business leaders: Don’t die before your death
Soriano: Advice to business leaders: Don’t die before your death.....»»
Soriano: Advice to business leaders: Don’t die before your death
Soriano: Advice to business leaders: Don’t die before your death.....»»
Why Collabs Can Be Good for Your Business
One of the things you’ll be faced with in due time as an entrepreneur are collaborations, or collabs, especially now with the advent of technology and how easy it is to network with other businesses through social media. While forging your own path will always be doable, partnering with another brand can unlock benefits you […].....»»