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Local franchising seen to get big boost from world body

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | September 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Local franchising is expected to get a big boost as the Philippines plays host to the World Franchise Council later this month.

Business

Now is the best time to enter franchise business - Philippine Franchise Association

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | July 2, 2009 - 12:00am

This is the best time to enter a franchise business because the financial crisis has forced consumers to look for trusted brands that will give them value for their money, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA)...

Business

Government urged to focus on tourism

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | December 26, 2008 - 12:00am

The Philippines must focus on tourism next year because it has the highest value added among all other industries and it needs the smallest investment, businessmen said.

Business

Business sector seeks tax breaks for professionals working abroad

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | December 3, 2007 - 12:00am

Business

Government asked to create body of technocrats

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | May 31, 2007 - 12:00am

The government must create an economic body composed of technocrats that will administer the economic sector in order to immediately and efficiently answer problems as they arise. Washington Sycip, a member of the...

Business

No approvals yet under P50-B ERAP bonds

By Des Ferriols | February 2, 2000 - 12:00am

After almost one year, the government has not approved a single project under the P50-billion special fund known as ERAP (Economic Recovery through Agriculture Production) bonds. The National Development Co....

Business