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World Bank team evaluates progress of rural development program

August 24, 2015 - 10:00am

A team from the World Bank is reviewing the progress of several projects implemented under the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP).

Business

UK biz body cites Shell Yolanda response

November 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Shell companies in the Philippines (SciP) received commendation from the foreign business community for its relief and rehabilitation...

The Good News

Manufacturing growth likely slows in April

May 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Manufacturing likely grew at a slower pace in April, the month being a “lean” one for the sector, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) of the Asian Centre for Enterprise Development...

Business

Local furniture makers to focus on high-end market segment

May 9, 2012 - 12:00am

In the next eight years, the local furniture industry will focus on the production of high-end furniture for export to alternative markets outside Asia as it loses to competition in the cheap furniture segment in...

Business

German firms eye local BPO sector

May 7, 2012 - 12:00am

German companies are looking at investment opportunities in local electronics and business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Business

PCCI backs restructuring of excise tax on liquor

May 6, 2012 - 12:00am

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) supports the restructuring of excise taxes on imported distilled spirits to open up the Philippine market.

Business

Mfg expands at faster pace

May 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Philippine manufacturing in March grew at a faster pace because of increased domestic demand, according to the All-Asian Centre for Enterprise Development (Ascend).

Business

TESDA touts 200, 000 scholars trained

By Jessica Ann R. Pareja | October 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Close to the 200,000 scholars have been trained while another 100,000 have been certified by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority within 100 days of its new leadership under director general...

Cebu News

3,000 leaders gather in summit

November 6, 2008 - 12:00am

The Alliance of Philippine Partners in Enterprise Development, Inc. (APPEND) brings together around 3,000 leaders to Willow ...

Headlines

Canadian project aims to support more SMEs

By Ehda Dagooc | August 17, 2006 - 12:00am

Potential small businesses could have an opportunity to expand or save their trading operations, as the Canadian Executive Service Organization Business Advisory Project Phase 2 (CESO-BAP) extends to help more industries...

Freeman Cebu Business