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Taxes and labor inspections drive investors away

By Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez | April 25, 2018 - 12:00am

Businessmen are being pushed into the cliff between heavy taxation and too much labor regulations.

Freeman Opinion

Philippines businessmen line up to join Russia state visit

By Richmond Mercurio | April 9, 2017 - 12:00am

Filipino businessmen are lining up to join a delegation that will accompany President Duterte in his visit to Russia late next month, as they seek to take a first crack at the trade and investment deals to be signed...

Business

Rating the outgoing Aquino Cabinet secretaries

December 21, 2015 - 9:00am

An informal survey conducted among businessmen disclosed the names of Cabinet secretaries perceived as the best performing, the most unpopular and the most incompetent.

Business

Running the race

By Romelinda Girlie Garces | December 9, 2015 - 9:00am

“So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.  But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 1Cor 9:26-...

Freeman Cebu Business

BI to probe China-based rob gangs

By Evelyn Macairan | July 27, 2015 - 10:00am

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will coordinate with the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) to investigate reports that members of criminal syndicates based in China are traveling to the country to rob...

Metro

International firms to make Philippines as gateway to ASEAN

By Ehda Dagooc | January 26, 2015 - 12:00am

With the ASEAN integration just around the bend, more international companies are expected to make their way to a 600 million consumer base with the Philippines as their gateway to the region.

Freeman Cebu Business

Traders air concerns on business permits

By Jose P. Sollano | January 2, 2015 - 12:00am

A group of small businessmen in Cebu will lobby to all local government units in Metro Cebu to fast-track the release of business permits of those who want to secure permits and renew them.

Freeman Metro Cebu

Compostela lines up 2015 projects

By Jose P. Sollano | December 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Compostela Mayor Joel Quino yesterday announced that three big projects will be implemented by the municipal government next year.

Freeman Metro Cebu

Businessmen cap year on a positive note

December 23, 2014 - 7:06pm

Businessmen will be closing the year on a positive note after a year of ups and downs about the prospects of the Philippine...

EDITORIAL – Shameless business and shameful government

December 23, 2014 - 12:00am

Just in case you have not noticed, prices of virtually all goods continue to go up despite appeals by the government, particularly the Department of Trade and Industry, to bring them down.

Freeman Opinion