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PCCI: Red tape, corruption dampen investors’ interest

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | June 19, 2018 - 12:00am

While investor interest in the Philippines stays upbeat, the prevailing red tape, and graft and corruption in the government remain the top concerns of foreign investors when doing business in the country.

Freeman Cebu Business

Trends in negosyo models for 2016?

By Joey Concepcion | January 13, 2016 - 9:00am

At the start of each year, we are often asked what are good businesses to start with.

Business

Rainy Au-ghost month

By Joey Concepcion | August 22, 2013 - 12:00am

With the stock market closed for three days now due to the monsoon rains and the holiday yesterday to commemorate Ninoy Aquino’s death, this week has turned out to be a very irregular week.

Business

US experts to lead PFA’s CFE program

June 26, 2013 - 12:00am

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) will bring back to the country American franchise management expert Christopher Simnick to facilitate this year’s certified franchise executive (CFE) program, module...

Business

The Philippine dream team

By Joey Concepcion | July 26, 2012 - 12:00am

After listening to P-Noy’s SONA, where he gave the Filipino people credit for helping him with the reforms he has done, I noticed that the newspaper headlines last Tuesday were basically positive — that...

Business

Local franchising industry posts 17% growth

April 16, 2012 - 12:00am

The domestic franchising industry remains robust with a 17-percent growth, from $9.4 billion in 2010 to $11 billion in sales in 2011.

Business

For the love of art and fashion

By Johnny Litton | October 24, 2010 - 12:00am

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.”

Allure

Register for Franchise Expo online

June 22, 2009 - 12:00am

“For this year, the expo visitors may register online at www.franchise2009.com, pay the published amount and even get to bring a friend for free.”

Technology

Pillars of the PRA

By Michelle Dayrit-Soliven | August 6, 2006 - 12:00am

The road to success is paved with patience, perseverance and determination. Finding an invitation on my desk from the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) to attend the annual National Retailer’s...

Allure

A gift of love from Miladay

May 4, 2006 - 12:00am

Tradition is Miladay. And to further keep the tradition alive on its 40th anniversary this year, Miladay recently launched ‘A Gift of Love,’ a precious little gift card, at its branch in The Podium in Ortigas...

Newsmakers