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Initiatives, reforms needed to enhance Phl competitiveness

By Philexport News and Features | September 30, 2013 - 12:00am

The National Competitiveness Council (NCC) is focusing on monitoring key initiatives and reforms meant to further strengthen areas where the Philippine rankings are lower in global competitiveness ratings.

Business

‘No need for Cabinet members to explain SALNs’

By Aurea Calica | May 19, 2013 - 12:00am

Malacañang does not see any reason to seek explanation from Cabinet members regarding their statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN).

Headlines

PASAR expands capacity

April 8, 2008 - 12:00am

Freeman Cebu Business

EDITORIAL - Sustaining the momentum

March 5, 2006 - 12:00am

If the administration is serious in its commitment to reduce poverty and fight terrorism, it should preserve the gains, however limited, that were achieved during the "Balikatan 2006" humanitarian mission...

Opinion

Pop Music exec denies rumors on cancellation of 2007 festival

January 26, 2006 - 12:00am

Next year's Cebu Popular Music Festival would be held on January 19. The early announcement is meant to refute allegations that the festival has already been discontinued, executive director Philogene Florita said. Florita...

Cebu News

S&P maintains stable outlook on RP banks

January 19, 2006 - 12:00am

International credit rating outfit Standard and Poor’s (S&P) said yesterday it is keeping its stable outlook on the banking sector in the Philippines while noting that its risk profile remains high. The...

Business