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Business optimism sinks to 2-year low

By Richmond Mercurio | May 1, 2018 - 12:00am

Business optimism in the Philippines sank to its lowest level in two years during the first quarter, dragging down the country’s...

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Philippine biz leaders more bullish in Q4

January 9, 2018 - 12:00am

Filipino business executives turned more bullish in the fourth quarter of 2017 as the Philippines ranked as the fourth most...

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Business leaders optimistic on sustained Phl growth

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Filipino business leaders are optimistic that the Philippine economy will continue to grow in the next 12 months, the latest...

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Negosyanteng Pinoy 'most optimisitc' sa buong mundo

April 10, 2013 - 12:06pm

Pumangalawa ang Pilipinas sa listahan ng mga bansang may optimistic business leaders ayon sa inilabas na pag-aaral ng Grant Thornton International Business Report.

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Filipino businessmen 2nd most optimistic in global survey

By Jovan Cerda | April 10, 2013 - 11:03am

The Philippines ranked second in the list of the most optimistic business leaders, the latest results from the Grant Thornton...

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Phl improves to 2nd place in global business optimism survey

By Ted P. Torres | July 17, 2012 - 12:00am

The Philippines improved on its ranking in a global survey on business optimism in the second quarter of the year.

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Business owners more stressed with heavy work load - survey

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | March 20, 2010 - 12:00am

Filipino business owners said they are more stressed with their heavy work load than the current state of the economy and cash flow issues, an international survey showed.

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Private firms say red tape is biggest hurdle to growth

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | February 6, 2010 - 12:00am

Privately held businesses (PHBs) in the country identified red tape and regulations as the biggest roadblock to their growth here, an international survey reported yesterday.

Business

RP firms emerge as most friendly

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | June 29, 2009 - 12:00am

Filipino businesses were ranked as the most environment friendly when compared to other countries, based on a survey conducted by the Grant Thornton International Business Report released by audit, tax and business...

Business

Business expansion seen slowing down on high cost, lack of skilled workers

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | February 13, 2009 - 12:00am

Local industries may find it hard to expand their businesses this year because of lack of skilled workers, high cost of finance and reduced demand, according to a report by Grant Thornton International Business Report...

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