Enabling industries to contribute more to employment
By
Gerardo P. Sicat
| January 8, 2014 - 12:00am
There is much talk about manufacturing resurgence in the country.
Business
Ecozone investments nearly double to P74 B
By
Louella Desiderio
| June 6, 2013 - 12:00am
Investment pledges approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) jumped 90 percent in the January to May period from a year ago mostly due to expansions undertaken by existing locators, officials sa...
Business
The employment objective and the profit-sharing bills in Congress
By
Gerardo P. Sicat
| February 20, 2013 - 12:00am
Last week, I proposed a reasoned approach on how to generate a faster rate of employment growth. In spite of the recent positive economic news for the country, it is essential to create quality jobs in industry,...
Business
Wrinkles and Shar-pei
By
Back Seat Driver
| January 13, 2013 - 12:00am
Having met my mother in-law a few days ago, I got reminded of the article my editor wrote last week.
Freeman Cebu Business
Set up firecracker zones, LGUs urged
By
Rhodina Villanueva
| December 28, 2012 - 12:00am
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) called on governors, mayors and other local officials yesterday to designate firecracker...
Headlines
Economic zones or political proprietorship
By
CTALK
| By
Cito Beltran
| November 7, 2012 - 12:00am
After reading about Mayor Herbert Bautista’s idea of developing “manufacturing districts” to boost investment opportunities in his city, I started to think about “Economic Zones” all...
Opinion
PEZA optimistic of hitting 12% growth target
By
Louella Desiderio
| November 3, 2012 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is optimistic the 12-percent growth target for export sales from the economic zones this year can be achieved with higher demand for electronic products expected in the...
Business
4 PEZA parks expanding to attract investors
By
Louella Desiderio
| November 2, 2012 - 12:00am
Four of the country’s economic zones are undergoing expansion to accommodate new locators as the government is wooing...
Business
Mandaue to transfer illegal settlers out of danger zones
By
Flor Z. Perolina
| April 12, 2012 - 12:00am
Urban poor settlers who reside in danger zones in Mandaue City will soon be evicted.
Freeman Metro Cebu
PLDT extends free WiFi zones in Baguio City
March 3, 2012 - 12:00am
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) has extended its free WiFi service in Baguio City until April 23.
Business
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