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Countdown to Election Day

By Kay Malilong-Isberto | April 3, 2013 - 12:00am

The smiling face of a candidate for senator on a box of buko pie reminded me that Election Day is just a few weeks away.

Freeman Opinion

A Rey of hope

By Joey Concepcion | September 13, 2012 - 12:00am

The Philippines is really seeing the ray of hope widen as the macro economy is seen to be improving, despite what is happening in Europe and America.

Business

Tsinoys urged: Invest in energy exploration

By Pia Lee-Brago | May 13, 2012 - 12:00am

The government has asked the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) to consider investing in Philippine companies undertaking exploration activities in the country’s...

Headlines

Biz group warns of alcohol tax hike

October 10, 2011 - 12:00am

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCI) has called on the government to increase its support of the local manufacturing industry to stimulate the economy instead of increasing...

Business

Exporters bank on holidays to boost domestic sales

November 16, 2009 - 12:00am

More exporting firms are banking on the holiday season to improve their domestic sales which could make up for low export orders. 

Business

Oil Mills Group employees get early Christmas bonus

November 16, 2009 - 12:00am

The CIIF-Oil Mills Group has given its employees an “early Christmas bonus” after newly designated CIIF president and CEO Jesus Lim Arranza decided to save part of the P9-million annual travel expenses...

Business

"Buy Pinoy" campaign suportado

February 3, 2009 - 12:00am

Nanawagan si Provincial Board member Juan Bolo ngadto sa mga Sugbuanon, mga government agencies ug mga kompanya sa Sugbu nga unahon ang pagpalit sa Philippine Made Products niining panahon sa krisis.

Banat Balita

Consider and cooperate

By CTALK | By Cito Beltran | February 2, 2009 - 12:00am

After reading my piece on “Buy Filipino” and the choice between becoming “Peter the Great” or “Peter the Flake”, Trade Secretary Peter Favila went out of his way to exchange views...

Opinion

LGUs, government firms urged to buy more local goods

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | October 27, 2008 - 12:00am

Local government units (LGUs) and state offices must switch to buying locally produced items even if they are a bit more ...

Business

‘Buying is better than voting’

By CTALK | By Cito Beltran | June 23, 2006 - 12:00am

No. This is not about vote buying or elections. It’s about a much better non political option that will help every Filipino — rich and poor. It starts with you. The only requirement is actual practice...

Opinion