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PCCI satisfied with GMA performance

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | July 24, 2009 - 12:00am

Local businessmen said they are satisfied with the way President Arroyo is running the government, pointing out that the economy managed to grow in the face of a global slowdown.

Business

Exports seen dropping 30% this year

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | June 26, 2009 - 12:00am

Exports are expected to decrease by up to 30 percent this year as consumer demand from the Philippines’ major markets are projected to drop further, an economist said yesterday.

Business

MBC bucks exclusive use of local materials for infrastructure projects

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | March 16, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The Makati Business Club (MBC), the country’s most powerful business organization, announced they are not in favor of mandating all contractors to strictly use locally made products for...

Business

European Chamber of Commerce warns RP vs sliding back to protectionism

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

The Philippines is not insulated from the effects of the global crisis, and moving towards protectionism will just make the situation worse, the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines (ECCP) said yeste...

Business

Use of local products urged for infrastructure projects financed by stimulus fund

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | February 25, 2009 - 12:00am

The government should require all infrastructure projects to be funded by the P330-billion stimulus package to use locally made products even if it means increasing the project cost by at least 25 percent, the Federation...

Business

Federation of Philippine Industries pushes protectionism in stimulus fund

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | February 7, 2009 - 12:00am

The government must categorically require users of the P330 billion economic stimulus package to buy locally made products and use Filipino contractors, the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said.

Business