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US franchise firms keen on having local partners

By Louella Desiderio | July 21, 2014 - 12:00am

US franchise firms are keen on finding local partners as the Philippines is seen as an important market in the region.

Business

14 US franchise concepts to visit Phl

By Louella Desiderio | July 17, 2014 - 12:00am

A delegation composed of 14 American franchise concepts is visiting the country to explore market opportunities.

Business

US sees 15% growth in Filipino tourists

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 19, 2013 - 12:00am

More Filipino tourists are expected to visit the United States soon as the number of non-immigrant visas issued has been increasing, officials from the US Embassy said.

Business

Cebu is 3rd stop of 'America in 3D'

By Garry B. Lao | September 3, 2011 - 12:00am

The United States of America (USA) Embassy will bring “America in 3D” to Cebu City.

Cebu News

US study opportunities

January 27, 2011 - 12:00am

Studying in the USA is the dream of so many students in the Philippines.

Education and Home

Pinoy travelers to US warned: No pirated goods, please

By Pia Lee-Brago | October 8, 2005 - 12:00am

Want to make it in the US? Lose the fake Rolex. And leave behind the pirated DVDs and knockoff shoes and dresses while you’re at it. Filipinos traveling to the United States are advised against bringing into...

News Commentary

Babala sa mahilig sa pirated movies

By Jarius Bondoc | July 27, 2004 - 12:00am

MAGTATRABAHO ka ba sa America? Meron ka bang balikbayan kamag-anak na pauwi sa Tate? Babala mula kay Thess Sula ng US Commercial Service sa American embassy:

PSN Opinyon

President GMA lauds COMMWORLD 2003

November 6, 2003 - 12:00am

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo recently sent her warmest felicitations and exhorted the exhibitors, sponsors and prospective investors to the International, Electronics, Information Technology and E-Commerce Exhibition...

Business

Philconstruct 2001 fora to look at world business prospects

October 15, 2001 - 12:00am

The building and construction industries look forward to sectoral sharing and fora at the forthcoming Philconstruct 2001 to plot pro-active modes of conducing business in the face of current global developments. The...

Real Estate