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Local biz leaders to push Cebu's agenda in summit

By Ehda Dagooc | October 31, 2006 - 12:00am

The opportunity of hosting the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nation) Business and Investment Summit should not go to waste, as the business sector in Cebu has planned out several activities to infuse the...

Freeman Cebu Business

One-currency system not viable in ASEAN

By Ehda Dagooc | September 19, 2006 - 12:00am

Although it is possible to pursue a one-currency system within the ASEAN bloc, it is harder for the member countries to achieve one currency agreement, because of different political, economic differences.

Freeman Cebu Business

PDIC-type agency for troubled pre-need companies opposed

By Ted P. Torres | June 29, 2005 - 12:00am

The proposal to establish a line agency similar to the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) for the pre-need industry is not getting the support from the top industry players. The PDIC is the government agency...

Business

Equity managers favor extension of SPVA incentives

By Ted P. Torres | June 22, 2005 - 12:00am

A leading expert in regional investment and corporate finance has expressed support for the extension of the grant of incentives under the Special Purpose Vehicle Act (SPVA). Francis G. Estrada, chairman of Equity...

Business