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Traffic Solutions for Metro Manila: A Realistic...
19 April, 2012 at 16:46
Traffic Solutions for Metro Manila: A Realistic Approach Traffic congestion and traffic discipline are perennial discussions at coffee shops and
Costs of bad management
18 April, 2012 at 11:42
This is a re-posted opinion piece. Last Saturday, I found myself observing the flow of traffic at a key intersection in Ortigas Center from atop a
Traders may convert tax credits to cash
4 April, 2012 at 11:59
President Benigno Aquino III has signed a new executive order to help cash-strapped businesses. Under Executive Order No. 68, a new monetization
Gov’t cautioned on Mindanao power rate hike
3 April, 2012 at 11:41
The country’s largest business organization has cautioned the government against unduly raising the cost of power in Mindanao in the process of
Business sector protests too many non-working days
27 March, 2012 at 14:34
MANILA, Philippines – The business community has risen as one in protest over too many non-working, paid holidays. In a series of letters
Speed up reforms, World Bank tells PH
21 March, 2012 at 13:43
High power rates and limited access to financing for small enterprises are among the structural problems that the Philippine government should
The Philippines’ Competitive Advantage in Comparison to...
20 March, 2012 at 17:00
Why the Philippines is one of the most competitive investment locations in Asia right now This eye-opening presentation made by Japan External
House vote on P125 daily wage hike...
20 March, 2012 at 12:34
MANILA, Philippines—The House committee on labor is expected to approve an across-the-board daily wage hike of P125 for private workers and
NCC Press Release: Business Permits and Licensing...
1 March, 2012 at 10:15
NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS COUNCIL 29 February
Quezon City gov’t simplifies business permit and...
29 November, 2011 at 18:37
THE QUEZON City government agreed to simplify its business permit and licensing system (BPLS) and construction permit approval next year as part
Gov’t Okays Extension Of Discounted Electricity Rates...
29 November, 2011 at 09:49
MANILA, Philippines — The government has approved in principle the extension of the discounted power rates to economic zone locators until such
House Body Passes Bill Declaring September 3...
18 November, 2011 at 09:23
This is a re-posted press release. The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture has reported out for floor deliberation a measure declaring
Ecozone power subsidy in the works
15 November, 2011 at 17:50
The Department of Trade and Industry is working closely with the Department of Energy (DoE) to formulate a new power rate subsidy scheme for
DoE mulls over power perks extension
14 November, 2011 at 17:30
The Department of Energy (DoE) is studying the possibility of extending the special discounted power rate being offered to ecozone locators,
